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Euonymus Aleuts

I have just purchased an euonymus alatus and was wondering if I could plant it in a large container.

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  • I suppose it depends how big it is.? I start most of my shrubs, bushes & trees off in containers when they are small

  • Jean GenieJean Genie Posts: 1,724

    Mine was in a pot to start off with but decided to plant it in the back border as I just love the fiery red foliage come Autumn . Must admit it's fared better in the ground though. image

  • Ok thanks, it's.about a foot high.
  • Thanks Jean R, does it needs quite a bit of room in the border?
  • Jean GenieJean Genie Posts: 1,724

    You can restrict the size of the alatus by pruning in late winter but I wouldn't say it needs a great deal of room.  I've only pruned it once. Mine doesn't appear to be a fast grower - I think mine is a Compacticus image From what I remember anyway.image

  • We had one in a large tub for about 4 years, it went into the garden about 18 months ago. It hasn't "taken off" just solid gentle growth (but we are a long way north!) I love them.

  • Thanks all, I think I'll put it In a pot and like you say prune it if necessary. Have you got any other Eunonymus in the garden?
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