burning bush
Euonymus alatus
Celastraceae
The burning bush is so called because its foliage turns a brilliant red in the fall. It is a deciduous shrub native to China, Japan, and Korea. Its sale is now prohibited in Massachusetts and New Hampshire where it is thought to be an invasive species. However, it is still widely planted and sold in many other states. Unfortunately, its continued spread is guaranteed because birds are attracted to its fruits. At Salter Grove, it is found growing in the understory along the Upland and Pond Trails.