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Burning Bush

Euonymus alatus

Description:

Burning Bush, is a deciduous shrub native to eastern Asia, in central and northern China, Japan, and Korea. The shrub grows to 8.2 feet, often wider than tall. The stems are notable for their four corky ridges or "wings." The leaves are 2-7 cm long and 1-4 cm broad, dark green, ovate-elliptic, with an acute apex. The flowers are greenish, borne over a long period in the spring. The fruit is a red aril enclosed by a four-lobed pink, yellow or orange capsule. The common name "burning bush" comes from the bright red fall color.

Habitat:

Woods and Parks

Notes:

Leaves are a beautiful Pink more than Red color.

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Burning Bush
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1 Comment

keithp2012
keithp2012 12 years ago

Thank You!

keithp2012
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keithp2012

New York, USA

Spotted on Nov 11, 2011
Submitted on Nov 11, 2011

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