East Asian deciduous shrub with distinctive corky-winged stems and foliage that turns the most intense fluorescent pink-red of any autumn shrub. The colour is so vivid the common name describes it as on fire.
Hardiness ratings
| System | Rating | Temperature range | How to read it |
|---|---|---|---|
| USDA hardiness zone | Zone 4–8 | −34.4 °C to −6.7 °C | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
| RHS hardiness rating | H6 | −20 °C to −15 °C | Plant needs at least this level of cold tolerance |
| Canadian plant hardiness zone | Zone 4–7 | −29 °C to −7 °C | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
| Australian (ANBG) zone | Zone 2–5 | −10 °C to 10 °C | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
Growing notes
- Brilliant fluorescent pink-red autumn colour in October — arguably the most intense autumn colour of any garden shrub
- WARNING: Listed INVASIVE in much of the eastern United States — banned for sale in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Maine and several other states, and listed as invasive in many more, do not plant in eastern North America
- Corky winged stems provide secondary winter structural interest
- Within Europe and Australia (where it is not invasive) it remains a top-tier autumn shrub
Pet caution: Burning bush (Winged spindle) is listed as potentially harmful to cats and/or dogs. Keep pets from grazing on it, and contact a vet if you suspect your animal has eaten some.
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