Euonymus planipes (Flat-stalked spindle tree)

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Skill rating Beginner
skill rating
Ultimate spread 3m
max. spread
Ultimate height 3m
max. height
Time to maturity 10-20 years
to maturity
Maintenance level 1 hour care
per year
Toxic - All parts may cause severe discomfort if ingested. 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.

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Soil types: Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) Match unknown
Soil drainage: Moist but well-drained, Well-drained Match unknown
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral Match unknown
Light: Partial Shade, Full Sun Match unknown
Aspect: North, South, East, West Match unknown
Exposure: Exposed, Sheltered Match unknown
Hardiness: Hardy (H4) Match unknown

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