Euonymus alatus, commonly known as Burning Bush, is a deciduous shrub native to Asia. Burning bush is a slow growing plant that is very adaptable to different soil types and sunlight conditions. The root system of the burning bush is fibrous and can spread widely in the soil. It can grow anywhere from fifteen to twenty feet tall and just as wide. However, there are some cases where this plant spreads and becomes a little taller and wider. The stem of the burning bush is brown and green in color. On each stem there are two to four cork-like wings protruding from the stem. These wings can be a quarter of an inch to a half inch wide. The color of the leaves is hence the name of the burning bush. The leaves change color from green to red and orange, which gives them landscape value. The leaves are simple, obovate and run opposite each other. The buds have a cornic shape and are made up of several layers. Burning bush also produces seeds in quarter-inch capsules during the fall and late fall season. The most interesting aspect of this plant is its foliage. The foliage creates a popular focal point in gardens throughout the Northeast. The burning bush has a variety of uses in any landscape. People have used it as a border plant, foundation planting, hedging, and for many other uses as well. It is also very interesting that people continue to use this plant even though it is banned in the State of Massachusetts. However, this plant disperses even without human interaction. Another interesting feature of this plant is its adaptability. This plant can grow very well in light shaded or full sun conditions, as well as in different soil compositions. Ease of germination is also … middle of paper … has been marked invasive in Illinois. There have been multiple introductions of the burning bush by people who sold and planted them for their scenic value. These introductions were for ornamental purposes such as mass plantings or accents in urban areas. This would prove that the introduction of the burning bush was intentional because it was sold in America for its value. This plant also tolerates excessive pruning which also increases the value of the plant. This invasion was not noticed right away. Since the burning bush was introduced in the 1860s and was not noticed until the late 20th century. This plant became prevalent in the early 21st century and grows relatively slowly. However, these plants began to spread through birds dispersing seeds from burning bushes, which eventually led Massachusetts to ban the sale and planting of this invasive species..