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Euonymus alatus

Euonymus alatus

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Winged spindleShrub, DeciduousFamily: Celastraceae

Height: 2.5mSpread: 3m
Hardy

Autumn colour

Flower colour:

Green

Foliage colour:

Green

Position

Sun Exposure:

Dappled shade, full sun

Aspect:

South facing, west facing

Position in Border:

Middle

Soil

Acidic / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Euonymus alatus

Euonymus alatus is a dark-leaved shrub, inconspicuous for most of the year but in autumn it comes into its own when the foliage turns vivid shades of scarlet and crimson. The summer flowers are insignificant, but they result in attractive purple and red fruits which split open to form four winged lobes with a bright orange seed at the centre. The bark is also attractively winged. It's perfect for growing as a specimen shrub in a mixed border or front garden, where it's magnificent autumn colours can be fully appreciated.

For the best autumn colour, grow Euonymus alatus in moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Prune out damaged, dead or crossing branches in late-winter to spring, and mulch annually with well-rotted manure or compost.

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Euonymus ‘Alatus’ and wildlife

Euonymus ‘Alatus’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Euonymus ‘Alatus’ poisonous?

Euonymus ‘Alatus’ can be toxic.

Toxic to:

Is known to attract Cats

Cats

Is known to attract Dogs

Dogs

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Horses

Horses

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock

Is not known to attract People

People