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Burning bush is the common name for a Euonymus cultivar that is used in landscaping. Also called winged euonymus or winged spindle, this bush can easily obtain heights of 10 feet (3m) with a spread of up to 15 feet (4.5m). During fall, the leaves turn a vivid red color, hence the name burning bush. For our use in cane carving, the older stems of the winged euonymus make extremely interesting walking stick shafts. The bark of this euonymus species has protruding ridges that run down the four sides of the branch, thus the name winged euonymus.

Choose main branches that are at least 1" (2.5cm) or wider in growth. Cut the branch as close to the ground as possible to avoid leaving a die-off in the center of the shrub.