Spindle. A deciduous shrub with long mid-green leaves that turn brilliant red in autumn. Attractive four-lobed red fruits. Max Height 3m. Max Spread 3m. Flowers May to June. Fruits September. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Harmful if eaten. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Euonymus planipes
A deciduous shrub with long mid-green leaves that turn brilliant red in autumn. Attractive four-lobed red fruits.
Additional information
| Generic | Euonymus |
|---|---|
| Species | planipes |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Spindle |
| Flower Colour | white |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 3m |
| Family | Celastraceae |
| Spread | 3m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | May, June |
| Colour Fruit | red |
| Fruits When | September |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border |
| Toxicity | Harmful if eaten |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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