(E.
alatus 'Timber Creek') A
hardier selection of burning bush! The brilliant fire-red fall foliage appears
earlier than does 'Compacta'. Attractive orange fruit. FIRST CHOICE AWARD '95.
Zone
3, 8-10 feet, gr 1.5, Full Sun
'Compacta'
The
ubiquitous burning bush that becomes conspicuous each autumn. Compact branching
does not mean dwarf by any means. Full sun is necessary for good fall color.
Zone
4, 8-10 feet, gr 1.5, Full Sun
FIRE
BALL
(E.
alatus 'Select')
An
improved selection of 'Compacta' with tighter branching and superior stem
hardiness. No winter damage even after the coldest of winters, while 'Compacta'
may die back. Outstanding fall color! Selected at Cole Nursery.
Zone
4, 5-7 feet, gr 1.5, Full Sun
'Rudy Haag'
This
is a great plant! A true dwarf selection with consistent red fall color.
Selected at the Bernheim Arboretum.
Zone
4, 3-5 feet, gr 2.5, Full Sun
Euonymus fortunei
Euonymus
Family:
Cleastraceae
(For-tune-i:
for Robert Fortune, 1812-1880, English botanist)
BLONDY®
(E.
f 'Interbolwi' PP#10,424) A colorful new shrub with big, clear yellow
thumbprints in the center of each leaf. Bright yellow stems. Very popular in
Europe, where it has replaced 'Sunspot'!
Discovered by Bolwijn Nursery in the Netherlands. Great impulse plant. FIRST
CHOICE AWARD '99.
Zone
5, 18-24 inches, gr 1.5, Full Sun Partial Shade
'Emerald Gaiety'
Green
and cream evergreen foliage turns pinkish-red in winter. Low growing, irregular
habit, may climb or sprawl. AWARDS: AGM
Zone
5, 18 inches, gr 1, Full Sun Partial Shade Shade
'Emerald n' Gold'
Bright
green and gold evergreen foliage turns pink-red in winter. Low growing irregular
habit, climbs and sprawls. AWARDS: AGM
Zone
5, 18 inches, gr 1, Full Sun Partial Shade Shade
GOLD
SPLASH™
(E.
f 'Roemertwo' ) Not
just another Euonymus! A sport of 'Emerald n' Gold' with big round leaves
displaying a thick deep golden-yellow edge. Very showy. Excellent impulse
appeal. Yellow fruit and orange seed are very showy and persistent. Excellent
hardiness, too. A wonderful introduction by Roemer Nursery.
Zone
5, 18-24 inches, gr 1, Full Sun Partial Shade Shade
(Exo-chord-a: Greek, meaning external chord,
referring to a structure in the carpal)
'The
Bride'
(E.x macrantha) A vision of beauty. Pearl-like
flower buds adorn her arching frame in April and burst open in May. A tough and
trouble free cross between E. korolowii and E. racemosa. Awards:
AGM