Euonymus alatus 'Blade Runner' - 40-50 CM C10

Description
The Winged spindle 'Blade Runner' (Euonymus alatus) is a roundish shrub with decorative, red fruits. It produces yellow flowers arranged in clusters from May to June. The Winged spindle 'Blade Runner' also has egg-shaped, dark green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with weakly acidic soil, it usually reaches a height of around 1.5 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Euonymus alata.

Bulletpoints
* Fruiting ornament * green shoots * the blossoms are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * attractive red autumn colouring * tolerates pruning * wind-resistant, cannot be built over

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of Winged spindle 'Blade Runner' are dark green, ovate and opposite. They are about 3 - 5 cm in size. Winged spindle 'Blade Runner' turns bright red in autumn.

Bark
Corky bark.

Spread
China to Japan.

Frost hardiness
The Winged spindle 'Blade Runner' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Winged spindle 'Blade Runner' is a rounded shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1.2 - 1.5 m.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
This plant is tolerant of pruning.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
This plant mainly bears fruit on 2-year-old wood. This must be taken into account when pruning.

Flower
The yellow flowers of Winged spindle 'Blade Runner' appear in clusters from May to June.

Fruit
The red fruits of Euonymus alatus 'Blade Runner' are particularly decorative. These appear from the beginning of September.

Interesting facts
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Ornamental shrub, heather garden, bee pasture, bird food plant

Shoots
The shoots of Euonymus alatus 'Blade Runner' are green.

Root
Euonymus alatus 'Blade Runner' is a shallow-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms finely branched roots.