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Beginner
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2m
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3m
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10-20 years
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1 hour care
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This plant
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Botanical name: Euonymus cornutus var. quinquecornutus
Other names: Spindle tree , Five-horned spindleberry
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Genus: Euonymus
Species: E. cornutus var. quinquecornutus - E. cornutus var. quinquecornutus is a small, loose forming shrub with elegant, narrow, green leaves. In late summer it has bright pink seed capsules that are five-horned, jester cap-like, and hang from the stems.
Euonymus cornutus var. quinquecornutus is: Deciduous
Flower: Pink in Summer
Foliage: Green in Spring; Green in Summer
Fruit: Flushed pink, Cream, Bright-pink in Summer
Habit: Upright
Toxicity: All parts may cause severe discomfort if ingested.
Euonymus cornutus var. quinquecornutus (Five-horned spindleberry ) will reach a height of 3m and a spread of 2m after 10-20 years.
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Suggested uses: Beds and borders, City, Cottage/Informal, Foliage only, Hedging/Screens, Instant
Cultivation: Plant in well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. Will tolerate dry conditions.
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Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |
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Moist but well-drained, Well-drained |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Partial Shade, Full Sun |
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North, South, East, West |
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| Exposure: |
Exposed, Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3) |
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