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Can anyone tell me if Euonymous Alatus (Burning Bush) is hardy in Louisiana?
I have a customer that wants to give one to a friend that lives in Louisiana. I am in Ohio, which is zone 5. Most of what I've read about them say they are hardy to zone 8. I believe Louisiana is zone 9 tho. She lives close to New Orleans..anyone have personal experience with
this shrub in these zones? I'm not 100% what zone New Orleans is in. I'm thinking it may not get cold enough during the winter months?
I work at a nursery....in zone 5. All the info I have read about it says it's hardy zone 4-8 (and to zone 9 on the west coast)....I just am wondering if anyone has had experience with one of these shrubs in zone 8 or 9. Sometimes the books say things are only hardy to certain zones but in reality they may be hardy in northern parts of those zones ..southern parts etc.
*** I wasn't aware of their potential dangerous habit...I will have to do more research on them. Proven Winner sells a beautiful variety called FireBall. I've never heard of it being a problem for my area in Ohio,....but I appreciate the tip....I will look into that. Honeysuckle is invasive here and it's horrible...I too discourage planting invasive species.
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- pondladyLv 71 decade agoFavorite Answer
It sure is. New Orleans is 8a and some places 9b. They will grow....and grow....and grow. It does freeze a few times each winter.
Source(s): I am a New Orleans landscaper. - wink86Lv 51 decade ago
I have a problem with burning bush. It is an invasive species that will seed itself in nature. I am a landscape designer and would NEVER put this in one of my designs. I am sure it is hardy down there. I too am zone 5 here in New York and whenever I go out on hikes in the woods there is burning bush everywhere! I hate the plant. Please, convince this customer that this plant is not right at all.
Source(s): I have a Bachlors degree in Plant Science with a concentration in Horticulture and Landscape Design. - Anonymous1 decade ago
Euonymous Alatus is quite hardy (to zone 4) although some localities advise not to plant it--see weed alert at--http://www.druidry.org/obod/trees/spindle.html#car...
I hope it helps.
Source(s): Experience in North of Toronto, On. Canada.
