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Burning bush and Dwarf fothergilla: growing conditions and wildlife benefits.

COMMON CHOICE Burning bush Euonymus alatus	NATIVE ALTERNATIVE Dwarf fothergilla Fothergilla gardenii
	GO NATIVE
Native range
Southern Siberia and eastern Asia	Coastal plain of the southeastern United StatesSee state guides
Sunlight
Full sun to part shade	Part sun & shade
Soil moisture
Moist, well-drained soil; tolerates some dryness	Moist to wet / Average moisture
Mature height
15–20 ft	1½–3 ft
Mature spread
15–20 ft	2–4 ft
USDA hardiness zones
4–8	5–8
Season of interest
Fall foliage and berries	Spring & fall
Garden & wildlife value
Birds eat the fruit and carry its seeds into new areas.	Bottlebrush flowers offer spring nectar for bees, paired with colorful autumn foliage.
Growing notes
The species becomes a large shrub. Bird-dispersed seedlings can establish beyond the garden.	Native to the southeastern coastal plain; use moist, acidic soil and choose the species over an unidentified hybrid.
Growing information	Growing information

Sizes describe the species; individual cultivars can differ.