Euonymus oxyphyllus
Korean spindle tree
A shrub or small tree to about 2.5m with corky ridges along the stems and matt green foliage turning purple and red in autumn. Small, green flowers in spring are followed by red-purple, hanging fruit that split open to reveal orange seeds
Size
Ultimate height
1.5–2.5 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
1.5–2.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | Red Orange | ||
| Autumn | Red Purple | Red Orange | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Celastraceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Potentially harmful
- All parts may cause severe discomfort if ingested. 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
How to grow
Cultivation
Grows in any well-drained soil in sun or semi-shade
Propagation
Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Wildlife gardens
- Low Maintenance
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Pests
May be susceptible to euonymus scale
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews
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