Several other species in the Euonymus genus have bright red fall foliage but are less invasive than burning bush. For example, you can consider: Euonymus planipes (spindle tree) an 8- to 12-foot shrub that has brilliant crimson red fall foliage. It is hardy in zones 5 to 8. Euonymus carnosus (Japanese Euonymus) is a 12- to 16-foot species with brilliant red fall foliage. It is hardy in zones 4 to 7. In addition, a native North American sumac, Rhus aromatica (fragrant sumac), offers a good alternative to burning bush.