Winged Euonymus (Euonymus alatus) is in the staff-vine family family (Celastraceae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 906 research-grade flowering observations of it in our sample, peaking in May.
Nationally it blooms mainly from April to May, but timing varies a lot by state and elevation — see the table below.
When to photograph Winged Euonymus: observations by month (U.S.)
About Winged Euonymus
Euonymus alatus, known variously as winged spindle, winged euonymus or burning bush, is a species of flowering plant in the family Celastraceae, native to central and northern China, Japan, and Korea.From Wikipedia via iNaturalist — article, CC BY-SA.
Winged Euonymus by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 167 | May | Apr–May |
| New York | 85 | May | May–May |
| Virginia | 82 | April | Apr–Apr |
| Massachusetts | 79 | May | May–May |
| North Carolina | 52 | April | Apr–Apr |
| Maryland | 49 | April | Apr–Apr |
| New Jersey | 49 | May | May–May |
| Connecticut | 34 | May | May–May |
| Ohio | 33 | May | Apr–May |
| Kentucky | 28 | April | Apr–Apr |
| Michigan | 27 | May | May–May |
| Missouri | 24 | April | Apr–May |
| Tennessee | 23 | April | Apr–Apr |
| Indiana | 22 | May | Apr–May |
| New Hampshire | 21 | May | May–Jun |
| Vermont | 21 | June | May–Jun |
| Maine | 14 | June | May–Jun |
| District of Columbia | 13 | April | Apr–Apr |
| Illinois | 12 | May | May–May |
| Georgia | 11 | April | Apr–Apr |
| Wisconsin | 10 | May | May–May |
| Arkansas | 9 | April | Apr–Apr |
| Delaware | 7 | May | May–May |
| Rhode Island | 7 | May | May–Jun |
| Alabama | 5 | April | Apr–Apr |
| Kansas | 5 | April | Apr–Apr |
| South Carolina | 5 | April | Apr–Apr |
Main season = months with at least 30% of the state's peak-month count.
Related wildflowers (staff-vine family)
Photography tips
- Photograph flowers on calm, overcast mornings to avoid wind blur and harsh shadows.
- Get low: a shallow depth of field (f/2.8–f/5.6) isolates a bloom against soft color.
- Stay on trails — trampling meadows kills plants and ruins next year's display.
- Try a kaleidoscope abstract of a single bloom with our online kaleidoscope tool.
FAQ
When is the best time to photograph Winged Euonymus?
Nationally, May has the most observations, with the main season from April to May.
Where is Winged Euonymus most often seen?
The most observations come from Pennsylvania, New York, Virginia.