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Questions and Answers: 2016

Question: hi there, I saw this beautiful plant in the picture that turned its leaves pink. The location is Ohio Cuyahoga …

  • Question

    hi there, I saw this beautiful plant in the picture that turned its leaves pink. The location is Ohio Cuyahoga Reservation. I hope you can help me identify it. Many thanks, Ray

    Answer

    Dear rayrites, your plant is Euonymus alatus (winged spindle-tree). It is also sometimes called burning bush because of its foliage color in the fall. It is a non-native species that can be invasive in places. There is no doubt this species is quite beautiful. Best wishes.