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Turkestan Burning Bush Spindle Tree
Euonymus nanus var turkestanicus
Turkestan Burning Bush Spindle Tree
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Arching to cascading shrub with narrow, widely spaced, finely textured dark green leaves in a ladder-like fashion. Flowers are not noticeable but the fruits are relatively large and pink late summer to mid-fall. Blue green foliage turns brick red in fall. A great replacement for typical burning bush in alkaline and dry soils.
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Plant facts
Good to know
- Tolerates shade.
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
- Waterwise — suited to low-water landscapes once established.
- Attracts pollinators.
- Good fall color.
- Low maintenance.
- Tolerates rock mulch.
Quick answers
How big does Turkestan Burning Bush Spindle Tree get?
About 3' tall and 3' wide at maturity.
How much sun does Turkestan Burning Bush Spindle Tree need?
Full Sun to Part Shade (3 to 6+ hours Sun).
How much water does Turkestan Burning Bush Spindle Tree need?
Low water use — it is one of our waterwise plants.
Will Turkestan Burning Bush Spindle Tree grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 2, so it suits sites in zone 2 or warmer, which covers most of the region. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Where can I buy Turkestan Burning Bush Spindle Tree in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah carries it, but it is not available right now. You can join the waitlist to hear when it's back.
Can landscape contractors buy Turkestan Burning Bush Spindle Tree wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.
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