Euonymus verrucosus
warted spindle tree
A deciduous shrub, up to around 3m high, with densely warty bark on the young branches. Leaves are oval, finely toothed and deep green, turning red in autumn. Clusters of small, purple-brown flowers are produced in late spring, sometimes followed by deep pink, four-winged seed cases that split open to reveal glossy black seeds with a bright orange coating
Size
Ultimate height
2.5–4 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
2.5–4 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Purple Brown | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | Pink Orange Black | ||
| Autumn | Green Red | Pink Orange Black | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Celastraceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Potentially harmful
- Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Genus
Euonymus can be deciduous or evergreen shrubs or small trees, often with fine autumn colour, and small flowers followed by colourful fruits
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- S Europe, W Asia
How to grow
Cultivation
Grows in most well-drained soils in sun or part shade
Propagation
Propagate by seed or by softwood cuttings in summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Low Maintenance
Pruning
Minimal pruning required, see pruning group 1
Pests
May be susceptible to vine weevil, horse chestnut scale, euonymus scale and caterpillars
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews and a leaf spot
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