Chicago Fire® Burning Bush
Euonymus alatus 'Timber Creek'
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Chicago Fire® Burning Bush - 3-4 Feet Bareroot is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Plant Sentry™
Plant Sentry™
Plant Sentry is designed to protect both consumers and the nursery trade from invasive plant pests and diseases. Sites that display the Plant Sentry protection badge are protected from consumers buying and nurseries shipping material carrying invasive pests and diseases.
This proprietary eCommerce software prevents the shipment of a restricted plant to each state. The Plant Sentry system includes a shipment certification program. The Plant Sentry Compliance Officer works closely with NatureHills.com and each nursery or fulfillment center to ensure only compliant plants are sold to customers.
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H |
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| $0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
| $20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
| $50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
| $70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
| $100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
| $130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
| $150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Chicago Fire® Burning Bush highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Soil
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Growth RateMedium
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Fall Color
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Pollinator Friendly
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Pollinator Required
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Bloom PeriodLate Spring
Growing Zones 4-8
Huge red impact - if you like to go big and bold, you won't want to miss this special shrub for fiery fall color. Chicago Fire® Burning Bush (Euonymus alatus 'Timber Creek') is a hardy, multi-stemmed plant that will absolutely knock your socks off every autumn!
It's been an instant hit ever since it was introduced by the Chicagoland Grow Program. As you can imagine, Chicago-area gardeners are hungry for fall color and winter interest. Chicago Fire® doesn't disappoint. With its crimson-red foliage and unique red-orange berries, home gardeners have a wonderful focal point for their landscapes.
Chicago Fire® really knows how to put on a show. Butterflies love the tiny yellow flowers in spring. Bold green summer leaves are held nicely along the symmetrical branches, perfect for a privacy screen.
Burning Bushes have always been valued for their brilliant - nearly fluorescent - fall color! Chicago Fire® grows to a wonderfully versatile size and features a rounded canopy. You'll love the way it looks!
Its interesting winged bark even looks great in winter! As an added bonus, pretty red-orange fruits appear in the fall and persist. They'll open to expose small, orange seeds that are quite ornamental in appearance and are quickly snapped up by birds!
Nature Hills understands that this genus sometimes grows too well in certain areas. Birds eat those seeds and spread them around where they can grow and overtake other plants. That's why we use Plant Sentry™ to block shipments into regulated areas. Just punch in your zip code into our Zone Finder to see if it will work for your community.
For those that can safely grow it, there is nothing, and we mean nothing, like the bright splash of bold red of Chicago Fire®. You'll turn every head in the neighborhood!
Planting and Application:
Chicago Fire® holds branches and foliage all the way down to the ground. This quality, along with its large size and round shape makes it the perfect privacy screen or hedge plant. Use along the back of your outdoor fire pit or marched down the length of your fence line.
To create a solid screen, plant them 5 feet apart on center. You'll measure from the center of one to the center of the next. In no time, they'll grow together and block any unwanted views.
When you use several plants in groupings, or plant en masse, you wind up amplifying the remarkable brightness of the fall color. It's an outstanding display. They make a perfect decoration for football watch parties displayed up on an outdoor screen!
You can also use a single plant as a fabulous accent. It would look incredible at the corner of your house to anchor your foundation planting. Or, try one at the corner of your garage to soften the harsh angle.
This is a low-maintenance plant that has a place in both home gardens and commercial landscapes. If not pruned at all, the shrub develops a natural-looking profile. Use as a focal point in a mixed shrub planting!
Try 'limbing up' the Chicago Fire® by removing the lower branches back to a main stem. Create a pedestaled multi-trunk tree as a specimen for your patio plantings or to use near your front entrance. You'll expose the very ornamental bark of the plant!
- Traffic-Stopping Amazing Red Fall Color!
- Lovely Branch Structure Looks Great All Year
- Darling Little Yellow Blossoms & Red-Orange Berries
- Unique Bark Brings Winter Interest
- Use as an Accent or Specimen, Hedge & Privacy
#ProPlantTips for Care:
City or urban environments are no problem, and Burning Bushes perform well in various levels of full sun or shade. It also tolerates a wide range of soils, with the exception of wet, poorly drained soil. The roots will rot in poor draining soils. Chicago Fire® is a fast-growing variety of Burning Bush, so you won't have to wait long for results. It maintains a natural, pleasing shape, but can also withstand heavy pruning.
If you do prune, right after flowering is best to remove the flowers before they go to seed. Mulch 3 to 4 inches deep and 3 feet outside of the canopy to keep the root system cool and moist. Arborist mulch also allows you to increase the time between supplemental watering. Not bothered by pollution, insects, or disease - Burning Bushes are very easy to grow!
- Hardy & Adaptable in Full Sun
- Any Well-Drained Soil & Moderate Moisture
- Prune the Yellow Flowers in Early Spring to Curtail Fall Seeds
- Low Maintenance & Widely Adapted to Colder Climates
- Insect & Disease Resistant & Pollution Tolerant
Use Chicago Fire® Burning Bush to your landscape for year-round interest and an eye-catching splash of color. Go ahead, dazzle your friends and neighbors! Order yours at Nature Hills today!
