Euonymus planipes (Flat-stalked spindle tree)
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3m max. spread |
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3m 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 planipes
Other names: Flat-stalked spindle tree, Euonymus sachalinensis hort.
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Genus: Euonymus
Species: E. planipes - E. planipes is a large deciduous shrub with dark-green ovate leaves that turn red in autumn. In spring, it bears clusters of small insignificant greenish flowers, followed by eye-catching red and orange fruits in autumn.
Euonymus planipes is: Deciduous
Flower: Pale-green in Summer
Foliage: Green in Spring; Green in Summer; Red in Autumn
Fruit: Red, Orange in Autumn
Habit: Upright
Toxicity: All parts may cause severe discomfort if ingested.
Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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Specific pests: Caterpillars , Scale insects
Specific diseases: Leaf spot , Powdery mildew
General care
Propagation methods: Semi-hardwood cuttings. REGISTER to read more...
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Euonymus planipes (Flat-stalked spindle tree) will reach a height of 3m and a spread of 3m 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.
| 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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