What is this bush?

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  1. Krista2882

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    I have this bush in my yard that turns this really pretty red in the fall. I've noticed others around the area and I was wondering what it is. I'm in Connecticut.
     

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    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Winged Spindle Euonymus alatus.

    Native to eastern Asia, and listed as an invasive species in your area.
     
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    Thanks!
    LOL Invasive species?! I like it, and a lot of people around here have them as bushes in their yards- they trim them in the spring and everything.
     
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    Daniel Mosquin Paragon of Plants UBC Botanical Garden Forums Administrator Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Euonymus alatus via the University of Connecticut's Plant Database:
    Euonymus alatus via invasive.org
     
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    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    Pretty much nobody over here will be calling it winged "spindle".
     
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    Oh right, I'm putting in a common name I learned in Wikipedia: Burning bush (so someone searching on that can find it). Also Winged Euonymus.
     
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