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Beginner
skill rating |
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1m
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 phellomanus
Other names: Spindle tree
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Genus: Euonymus
Species: E. phellomanus - E. phellomanus is a large deciduous shrub with dark-green ovate leaves and clusters of insignificant small yellow-green flowers in spring, followed by more interesting pink and orange fruits in autumn. As the plant ages, its branches develop a distinctive corky growth.
Euonymus phellomanus is: Deciduous
Flower: Yellow-green in Spring
Foliage: Green in Spring; Green in Summer; Green in Autumn
Fruit: Pink in Autumn
Habit: Bushy, Erect, Tall
Toxicity: All parts may cause severe discomfort if ingested.
Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Euonymus phellomanus (Spindle tree) will reach a height of 2.5m and a spread of 1m after 10-20 years.
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Suggested uses: Beds and borders, City, Cottage/Informal, Foliage only, Hedging/Screens
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) |
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