Euonymus alatus
Garden Plant Information

Name

Euonymus alatus (also called Winged spindle tree)

Genus  

Euonymus

Species

alatus

Cultivar/variety

General description

Neat shrub for bright autumn colour, corky winged stems.  This shrub doesn't look much in summer but takes on incredibly rich colours in autumn when the leaves turn pinky-crimson. The bare odd-looking stems also add some winter interest.

Season of interest

Scarlet/crimson foliage in autumn.

Key horticultural features

1. Lanceolate leaves, dark in spring, red in autumn. H: 250cm S: 300cm

2. Corky, winged stems.

3. Flowers small and insignificant.

4. Purple and red fruits which split open to form four winged lobes with a bright orange seed at the centre.

Cultural details

Aspect

Sun/partial shade

Soil

Well-drained/light, Clay/heavy, Acidic, Moist.

Hardiness

Hardy

Maintenance

Slow growing so little needed but can be cut back hard if needed in May. Generally pest free but may be affected by powdery mildew in dry weather.

Propagation

Plant seeds November to March. Layer shoots or plant cuttings in summer.

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