Euonymus alatus (Winged spindle tree)
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2.5m max. spread |
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2.5m max. height |
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10-20 years to maturity |
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1 hour care per year |
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This plant is toxic! |
Botanical name: Euonymus alatus
Other names: Winged spindle tree
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Genus: Euonymus
Species: E. alatus - E. alatus is a shrub with dark-green foliage which turns bright red in autumn, and insignificant flowers which are followed by purple and red fruits with orange seeds in the centre.
Euonymus alatus is: Deciduous
Flower: Pale-green in Spring
Foliage: Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Crimson, Rose-Red in Autumn
Fruit: Red, Purple, Orange in Autumn
Habit: Dense, Spreading
Toxicity: All parts may cause severe discomfort if ingested.
Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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Pests: Generally pest-free.
Specific diseases: Powdery mildew
General care
Propagation methods: Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings. REGISTER to read more...
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Euonymus alatus (Winged spindle tree) will reach a height of 2.5m and a spread of 2.5m after 10-20 years.
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Suggested uses: Beds and borders, Foliage only, Ground Cover, Containers
Cultivation: Plant in well-drained soil in sun or partial shade.
| This plant likes... | Garden match | |
| Soil types: | Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |  |
| Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained, Well-drained | |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | |
| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | |
| Aspect: | North, South, East, West | |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | |
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