When someone tells you a plant is a dwarf, it really doesn't tell you much. When it comes to trees or shrubs, the non-dwarf "normal" plant may grow 20 feet tall or more and the "dwarf" may grow to ...

WHAT: Euonymus alatus Compactus is a widely available dwarf Burning Bush, considered “dwarf” in relation to the more common variety that grows to 15 feet. It’s vibrant red leaf color in the fall is ...

Dear Dr. Dirt: My dwarf burning bush has turned out to be anything but dwarf. It is already 8 feet high and still growing. I love it, but it is hiding the house. — Steve, Westfield Dear Reader: The ...

I have always wanted to know the name of the shrub with the bright red foliage we see every fall. The leaves are just so red and it looks like it can grow anywhere – any idea on what this is? Thanks , ...

IF YOU’VE EVER been surprised when a supposedly dwarf shrub outgrows its intended footprint in the garden, you’re not alone. Compact burning bush (Euonymus alatus ‘Compactus’), with growth to 8 to 10 ...

What can you do when your so-called “dwarf burning bush” gets taller than you are? Mike McGrath host of You Bet Your Garden will reveal what ‘dwarf’ really means in the plant world. Plus: The burning ...