In The Garden: Bush I'm trying to match

Discussion in 'Plants: Identification' started by jwssutton, Jul 11, 2012.

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    Can anyone identify the following bush? I'm in southeast Michigan. The bush is about 6 feet tall and 5-6 feet wide. Any help would be great appreciated. I have three growing and a fourth is needed, but I'm not sure of the bush and haven't been able to confidently identify it. Thank you!
     

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    Thank you for your suggestion. It just look similar in the picture. But, ours does not turn red in the fall and I understand that bush is a burning bush. Do you know if they all turn bright red?
     
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    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    Definitely a winged euonymus, fall color or not.
     
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    Great, thank you for your help!!
     
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    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    Dense rounded ones without prominent wings are liable to be 'Compactus'. Nurseries continue to select and introduce other forms also.
     
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    I went to a nursery this afternoon, and spoke with a very knowledgeable man who was certain that it was Euonymus ala. compacta given the size and lack of nodules on the bark. But, this site was extremely helpful for me. I wasn't sure where to begin.
     
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    Note that the name is fashoned 'Compactus'.
     

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