Shrubs

Euonymus alatus 'Select'

Fire Ball® burning bush

Fire Ball® burning bush. Photo courtesy of Proven Winners.

A densely branched, rounded burning bush grown for its bright red autumn leaves. Green summer foliage forms a substantial mound among flowering shrubs. Full sun gives the strongest fall display; this selection stays smaller than many older burning-bush varieties.

At a glance

Sun: Full sun for best fall color
Mature size: 5–7 ft. tall × 5–7 ft. wide
Water: Moderate
Hardiness: USDA zones 4–8

Sizes & prices

#3Burning Bush$47.99

Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.

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Resistance & tolerances

Drought: Tolerant once established.
Wet soil: Avoid very wet conditions.

Keep in mind: Burning bush is listed as a severe invasive-plant threat in Kentucky. This original Fire Ball® is not the newer seedless cultivar. Fruit is not edible.

Seasonal interest

Foliage: Deciduous; red autumn color.

Growing & care

Pruning: Shape in late winter if needed.

Sources & photo credits

Photo: Photo courtesy of Proven Winners · Authorized nursery promotional use

Reviewed September 21, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.