Plants > Shrubs

Indian arrow wood

Euonymus atropurpureus

Low Maintenance

Genus: Euonymus
Family: Celastraceae
Common Names: North American burning bush, wahoo, burning bush

About this plant

A deciduous shrub or small tree, with an irregular upright spreading habit. The green twigs have stripes of conspicuous corky wings. Mid green oval leaves, turn red in autumn. Flowering in late spring with small dark purple flowers, followed by bright red fruits splitting to reveal bright red seeds

Growing Information

Height

4-8 Metres

Spread

4-8 Metres

Hardiness

H5

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

South FacingNorth FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in well-drained soil in sun or partial shade

Pruning

Pruning group 1

Propagation

Propagate by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings

Pests

May be susceptible to caterpillars and vine weevils

Diseases

May be susceptible to powdery mildews

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverBanks Slopes

Planting Places

Borders

Season of Interest

AutumnSpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

4-8 Metres

Spread

4-8 Metres

Habit

Climbing

Time to Full Height

Twenty To Fifty Years