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Position

Sun exposure:
Dappled shade, full sun, partial shade
Aspect:
East facing, south facing, west facing
Position in border:
Middle

Soil

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

Euonymous hamiltonianus is a large shrub with very hard, dense wood, which was traditionally used for making wooden staffs and small implements. It's an attractive tree, particularly in autumn when the foliage turns a bright magenta pink, contrasting well with evergreens and other deciduous shrubs. The small insignificant flowers which appear in summer are followed in autumn by a profusion of pink fruits. These split open to reveal dark pink seeds.

Euonymus hamiltonianus 'Pink Delight' bears a profusion of particularly pink fruits, which contrast well with spectacular autumn foliage colour. For best results grow Euonymous hamiltonianus 'Pink Delight' in a sheltered spot in full sun to partial shade, in moist but well-drained soil.

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JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Sowyesyes
Plantyesyesyesyes
Flowersyesyes
Fruitsyesyesyes
Take cuttingsyesyes
Pruneyes
Collect seedsyesyes

Euonymus ‘Pink delight’ and wildlife

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

Is Euonymus ‘Pink delight’ poisonous?

Euonymus ‘Pink delight’ 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
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