This group of shrubs may be evergreen or deciduous (depending on variety) in our area. Valued most for their foliage, as they have inconspicuous flowers, they are best used as a background, foundation or hedge plant. Plant in part shade, well-drained soil and water once-a-week. Not bothered by rabbits, squirrels
nor deer.
E. alatus (Burning Bush) — 10 ft. tall by 10 ft. wide; deciduous; foliage burns in hot, dry wind so plant in protected spot or part shade; red fall color; orange berries
E. a. ‘Compacta’ — 4-6 ft. tall by 6 ft. wide;
fall color; part shade
E. fortunei — evergreen; 2 ft. tall by 6 ft. wide; shrub or groundcover
E. f. ‘Emerald and Gold’— 6 ft. tall by 6 ft. wide; green leaves with white edges
E. japonicus — 12 ft. tall by 6 ft. wide; evergreen; green or variegated leaves; cut flower filler