Euonymus alatus 'Compactus' - autumn colour
  • Euonymus alatus 'Compactus' - autumn colour
  • Euonymus alatus 'Compactus' - summer leaves
  • Euonymus alatus 'Compactus' - autumn colour close up

Euonymus alatus 'Compactus'

£18.95

(Dwarf Winged Spindle or Burning Bush) Euonymus alatus 'Compactus' is a slow growing, densely branching small shrub with green summer leaves and vivid red autumn colours.

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A popular dwarf cultivar, Euonymus alatus 'Compactus' has cool green summer leaves and shimmering, bright red autumn colour. The corky wings on the stems are still evident, but less prominent than those on a standard Euonymus alatus.

A small shrub with exceptional autumn colour!


  • Position: Full sun or partial shade.
  • Soil: Any fertile soil.
  • Hardiness: Hardy.
  • Flowering Period: July - August.
  • Rate of Growth: Slow.
  • Habit: Euonymus alatus 'Compactus' grows to be a small, densely branching shrub.
    • Height: 1 m (3 ft).
    • Spread: 1 m (3 ft).
  • Notes: Although Euonymus alatus 'Compactus' does produce ornamental fruit, Euonymus phellomanus or Euonymus planipes are a much better choice if you require a fruiting Euonymus rather than autumn colour.

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How Much Sun
Full Sun, Light Shade
Eventual Size
Shrub - Small
Growing Conditions
Soil: Alkaline, Soil: Acid, Soil: Not Fussy
Special Features
Autumn Colour, Suitable for Containers, Screening/Hedge