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Burning bush and Highbush blueberry: growing conditions and wildlife benefits.

COMMON CHOICE Burning bush Euonymus alatus	NATIVE ALTERNATIVE Highbush blueberry Vaccinium corymbosum
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Native range
Southern Siberia and eastern Asia	E. Canada to N. Central & E. U.S.A.See state guides
Sunlight
Full sun to part shade	Full sun
Soil moisture
Moist, well-drained soil; tolerates some dryness	Average moisture
Mature height
15–20 ft	6–12 ft
Mature spread
15–20 ft	6–10 ft
USDA hardiness zones
4–8	3–8
Season of interest
Fall foliage and berries	Spring
Garden & wildlife value
Birds eat the fruit and carry its seeds into new areas.	Native flowers feed bees, and berries feed a wide range of birds and mammals.
Growing notes
The species becomes a large shrub. Bird-dispersed seedlings can establish beyond the garden.	Requires acidic soil; choose compatible plants with overlapping bloom times for a better berry crop.
Growing information	Growing information Native range: Kew

Sizes describe the species; individual cultivars can differ.