Winged Spindle. A dense shrub with dark green leaves turning brilliant red in autumn. Stems have corky wings. Almost round reddish purple fruit opening to orange seeds. Max Height 2m. Max Spread 3m. Flowers April to June. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Harmful if eaten. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Euonymus alatus
A dense shrub with dark green leaves turning brilliant red in autumn. Stems have corky wings. Almost round reddish purple fruit opening to orange seeds.
Category: Shrubs
Additional information
Generic | Euonymus |
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Species | alatus |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Winged Spindle |
Flower Colour | green |
Soil | |
Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
Foliage | Deciduous |
Height | 2m |
Family | Celastraceae |
Spread | 3m |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Bushy |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | April, June |
Colour Fruit | red, purple |
Fruits When | |
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 | |
Propagation |
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