Burning Bush Bonsai

This photo essay was taken in the creation of this bonsai during the winter seasonal of 2012 in february.

Burning bush bonsai. Planted in a gorgeous ivory glazed antique replica container. This is quite a typical purchase that one can make from nurseries and is often made by enthusiasts with the intention of using the stock to make a bonsai. Buy burning bush bonsai only 49 95. Burning bush plants may get 9 to 15 feet 2 5 4 5 m tall and are suitable for full sun to partial sun locations.

It is a deciduous shrub with extremely showy foliage that turns from green dark to bright. The burning bush euonymus alata is not a commonly used species however and i was excited to give it a whirl. The color starts as a deep maroon and gradually turns brilliant red. Burning bush is a popular bonsai tree because of its intense red foliage color in fall.

The spindle tree or burning bush is popular as an ornamental shrub for its brilliant red autumn coloration and for the interesting wing structures which form on the branches. Has the ultra natural look in miniature brings to mind the power of a venerable oak tree. Put it in a pot or whatever. However when growing burning bush it s best to place the shrub in sites with excellent drainage but lightly moist soil.

Burning bush bonsai tree burning bush bonsai tree. Euonymus is a popular genus for bonsai. Jahn and tomlinson for example finds the wings an interesting feature whereas murata considers them a nuisance. It would probably be gorgeous in the fall.

Bonsai enthusiasts differ on this point. The euonymus alatus is called burning bush or winged spindle tree for the broad corky wings that adorn its branches. The pictures of burning bush plants all have a lot of skinny branches and nothing resembling a trunk. Euonymus or spindle tree is a genus of approximately 175 species of deciduous semi evergreen and evergreen shrubs trees and climbers found growing mainly in asia.

The euonymus after growing in an anderson flat for a few years. I think a bonsai should have a trunk or something resembling a central theme. We all have our opinions. Called the burning bush because the fall leaves appear on fire with fabulous color.

I would if i had room but i would not call it bonsai. 18 high x 20 wide this is an awesome tree with powerful 2 inch trunk line and branches. The dwarf burning bush euonymus alatus compactus lacks this feature and is therefore better suited for bonsai. This euonymous alatus winged spindle or burning bush was purchased at a local garden centre sale for a couple of pounds.