Spindle. A compact evergreen shrub with large dark green leaves with stems conspicuously corky-winged. Attractive four-lobed pink fruits freely carried. Max Height 2m to 3m. Max Spread 1m to 2m. Flowers May to June. Fruits September. Full Sun/Partial Shade. Frost hardy. Harmful if eaten. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Euonymus phellomanus
A compact evergreen shrub with large dark green leaves with stems conspicuously corky-winged. Attractive four-lobed pink fruits freely carried.
Additional information
| Generic | Euonymus |
|---|---|
| Species | phellomanus |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Spindle |
| Flower Colour | White |
| Soil | Most types |
| Aspect | Full Sun/Partial Shade |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 2m, 3m |
| Family | Celastraceae |
| Spread | 1m, 2m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Rounded to broadly spreading |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | Green |
| Flowers From | May, June |
| Colour Fruit | pink |
| Fruits When | September |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Frost 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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