Question: I'm trying to identify this plant for my grandmother she received it from my uncle that has since passed away.She …
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I'm trying to identify this plant for my grandmother she received it from my uncle that has since passed away.She thought it was a burning bush.I remember the plant with green leaves and a light flower maybe white or yellow she says it would turn red at some point during the year but I don't remember it doing so.it was replanted two years ago when she moved and hasn't bloomed since I'm trying to find a way to save it If that's possible. I would really appreciate any help! Thank you!
Answer
Dear AKovach13, the shrub you have photographed probably belongs to the genus Euonymus (spindle tree, which is the genus that burning bush belongs to). The opposite branching and four ridges on some branchlets suggest this identification. However, without leaves, flowers, or fruits, I would not be able to give you a confident answer as to which species this is. If you want to post images from later in the season (or send them to ahaines[at]newenglandwild.org), I would be happy to try and help further. Best wishes.
