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Product Description
- Full-sun deciduous shrub
- Low maintenance; rarely needs trimming
- Great for privacy; grows 4-6 ft. tall
- Thrives in zones 4-9
One of the most popular deciduous shrubs available, Dwarf Burning Bush (Euonymus alatus 'Compactus') is best known for its traffic-stopping red foliage in the fall. Its natural shape and compact growth habit make it perfect for busy gardeners.
Vibrant Color All Year Round
In spring, this eye-catching shrub leafs out rich, emerald green and maintains green foliage through the summer. In the fall, it transforms into a brilliant crimson-red showpiece, delivering fiery color that holds late into the season. For the most vibrant fall color, plant the Dwarf Burning Bush in full sun.
Attracts Wildlife and Birds
In the fall, the Dwarf Burning Bush bursts into vibrant color and produces red berries that attract birds and small wildlife, boosting backyard biodiversity and making it a stunning, eco-friendly addition to your autumn garden.
Perfect for Privacy and Landscape Design
Growing 4 – 6 feet tall, the Dwarf Burning Bush is ideal for hedges, privacy screens, and garden borders. It also makes a striking accent plant and offers high-contrast color when paired with evergreens or flowering shrubs.
Perfect for Privacy and Landscape Design
Growing 4 – 6 feet tall, the Dwarf Burning Bush is ideal for hedges, privacy screens, and garden borders. It also makes a striking accent plant and offers high-contrast color when paired with evergreens or flowering shrubs.
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Visual Details
- Zone
4-9
- Light
Full Sun
- Height
48 - 72
- Spacing
4 - 6', for hedging plant as close as 2-3' apart
- Growth Rate
Slow growth rate.
2026 Spring Shipping Schedule
Large Bareroots, Trees & Shrubs| Zones | Shipping Dates | Last Order Date |
|---|---|---|
| 3A - 4B | 4/27/26 - 5/29/26 | 5/25/26 |
| 5A | 4/27/26 - 5/29/26 | 5/25/26 |
| 5B | 4/6/26 - 5/29/26 | 5/25/26 |
| 6A | 3/23/26 - 5/29/26 | 5/25/26 |
| 6B | 3/9/26 - 5/29/26 | 5/25/26 |
| 7A | 2/23/26 - 5/29/26 | 5/25/26 |
| 7B - 8A | 2/16/26 - 5/8/26 | 5/4/26 |
| 8B - 9A | 2/9/26 - 5/8/26 | 5/4/26 |
| 9B - 10B | 2/2/26 - 5/8/26 | 5/4/26 |
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Product Snapshot
- Zone
4-9
- Light
Full Sun
- Height
48 - 72
- Spacing
4 - 6', for hedging plant as close as 2-3' apart
- Growth Rate
Slow growth rate.
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Shipping Information
Plants will be shipped at the proper planting time for your area of the country using the shipping time frames outlined in the table. We continually monitor weather conditions for extreme hot or cold and adjust shipping schedules as needed. Due to hot weather conditions, we are unable to ship most plant items in July and August. Items that are overweight will require an additional shipping charge depending on
weight.The type of product you order or the weather in our area to yours may affect the anticipated shipping schedule, shifting earlier or later, depending.
Trees and shrubs are kept in the nursery row until full dormant for optimum stress protection.
In all cases, we choose the fastest, most efficient way to send your orders via the U.S. Postal Service or FedEx. Large orders or large items may be shipped to you in multiple packages.
Sorry, we cannot ship products to Hawaii, Alaska, APO/FPO or outside the contiguous United States. Please provide a street address as some products are unable to be delivered to Post Offce boxes.
2026 Spring Shipping Schedule
Large Bareroots, Trees & ShrubsZones Shipping Dates Last Order Date 3A - 4B 4/27/26 - 5/29/26 5/25/26 5A 4/27/26 - 5/29/26 5/25/26 5B 4/6/26 - 5/29/26 5/25/26 6A 3/23/26 - 5/29/26 5/25/26 6B 3/9/26 - 5/29/26 5/25/26 7A 2/23/26 - 5/29/26 5/25/26 7B - 8A 2/16/26 - 5/8/26 5/4/26 8B - 9A 2/9/26 - 5/8/26 5/4/26 9B - 10B 2/2/26 - 5/8/26 5/4/26 Shipping Information
Plants will be shipped at the proper planting time for your area of the country using the shipping time frames outlined in the table. We continually monitor weather conditions for extreme hot or cold and adjust shipping schedules as needed. Due to hot weather conditions, we are unable to ship most plant items in July and August. Items that are overweight will require an additional shipping charge depending on
weight.The type of product you order or the weather in our area to yours may affect the anticipated shipping schedule, shifting earlier or later, depending.
Trees and shrubs are kept in the nursery row until full dormant for optimum stress protection.
In all cases, we choose the fastest, most efficient way to send your orders via the U.S. Postal Service or FedEx. Large orders or large items may be shipped to you in multiple packages.
Sorry, we cannot ship products to Hawaii, Alaska, APO/FPO or outside the contiguous United States. Please provide a street address as some products are unable to be delivered to Post Offce boxes.
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Estimated Ship Date:
Shipping Information
Plants will be shipped at the proper planting time for your area of the country using the shipping time frames outlined in the table. We continually monitor weather conditions for extreme hot or cold and adjust shipping schedules as needed. Due to hot weather conditions, we are unable to ship most plant items in July and August. Items that are overweight will require an additional shipping charge depending on
weight.
The type of product you order or the weather in our area to yours may affect the anticipated shipping schedule, shifting earlier or later, depending.
Trees and shrubs are kept in the nursery row until full dormant for optimum stress protection.
In all cases, we choose the fastest, most efficient way to send your orders via the U.S. Postal Service or FedEx. Large orders or large items may be shipped to you in multiple packages.
Sorry, we cannot ship products to Hawaii, Alaska, APO/FPO or outside the contiguous United States. Please provide a street address as some products are unable to be delivered to Post Offce boxes.
2026 Spring Shipping Schedule
Large Bareroots, Trees & Shrubs| Zones | Shipping Dates | Last Order Date |
|---|---|---|
| 3A - 4B | 4/27/26 - 5/29/26 | 5/25/26 |
| 5A | 4/27/26 - 5/29/26 | 5/25/26 |
| 5B | 4/6/26 - 5/29/26 | 5/25/26 |
| 6A | 3/23/26 - 5/29/26 | 5/25/26 |
| 6B | 3/9/26 - 5/29/26 | 5/25/26 |
| 7A | 2/23/26 - 5/29/26 | 5/25/26 |
| 7B - 8A | 2/16/26 - 5/8/26 | 5/4/26 |
| 8B - 9A | 2/9/26 - 5/8/26 | 5/4/26 |
| 9B - 10B | 2/2/26 - 5/8/26 | 5/4/26 |
Shipping Information
Plants will be shipped at the proper planting time for your area of the country using the shipping time frames outlined in the table. We continually monitor weather conditions for extreme hot or cold and adjust shipping schedules as needed. Due to hot weather conditions, we are unable to ship most plant items in July and August. Items that are overweight will require an additional shipping charge depending on
weight.
The type of product you order or the weather in our area to yours may affect the anticipated shipping schedule, shifting earlier or later, depending.
Trees and shrubs are kept in the nursery row until full dormant for optimum stress protection.
In all cases, we choose the fastest, most efficient way to send your orders via the U.S. Postal Service or FedEx. Large orders or large items may be shipped to you in multiple packages.
Sorry, we cannot ship products to Hawaii, Alaska, APO/FPO or outside the contiguous United States. Please provide a street address as some products are unable to be delivered to Post Offce boxes.
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