String Theory
Amsonia 'String Theory'
In growth
In bloom
Planting Guide
| Spacing | 4-6 feet |
|---|---|
| Planting depth | Root ball flush with ground |
| Mature size | 15-20 feet x 8-15 feet |
| Chilling hours | 0 |
| Life expectancy | 20+ years |
| Growth rate | Slow |
| Planted | 2022 |
| Bed | To Be Sorted |
Growing Conditions
| Sun | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water | Average |
| Soil type | Anything from sandy to clay-heavy textures. |
| Soil pH | 5.0 - 7.0 slightly acidic to neutral |
| Zones | 4 to 9 |
| Native status | Non-native |
Appearance
| Type | Shrub |
|---|---|
| Leaf | Elliptic (Oval tapering ends) |
| Foliage colour | green with purple blotches |
| Bloom | non-flowering, variegated foliage |
| Fruit | Capsule |
| Evergreen | Deciduous |
Root System
| System | Fibrous/Adventitious Systems |
|---|---|
| Morphology | Mixed Fine & Coarse |
| Function | Transport Roots (Higher Orders) |
| Propagation | cuttings or layering |
Wildlife & Safety
| Attracts | Birds |
|---|---|
| Deer | Not Resistant |
| Toxicity | Toxic |
| Edibility | Toxic |
| Companions | Ornamental Grasses, Sedum, Coneflower |
Where it came from
| Grower | Proven Winners |
|---|---|
| Bought at | Kulak's Nursery |
Care
requires bright light, prefers moist but well-drained soil; water only when dry for drought resistance; fertilize sparingly during growing season.
Maintenance
Maintaining a healthy burning bush involves minimal effort once established, primarily focusing on controlling its size and spread.Pruning: Major pruning is not strictly necessary for health but helps maintain a neat silhouette.Timing: The best time to prune is late winter or early spring before new growth begins.Technique: To rejuvenate an overgrown bush, you can remove up to one-third of the oldest stems down to ground level to improve light penetration and air circulation.
Cleanup
remove spent foliage in fall, dispose of cuttings carefully as they are toxic
Notes
No part of the Euonymus alatus should be considered edible for humans or pets.