Euonymus alatus 'Compactus' - P9

Description
The Winged spindle 'Compactus' (Euonymus alatus) is an upright, broad, dense small shrub with decorative, orange-red fruits. It produces greenish-yellow flowers arranged in clusters from May to June. The Winged spindle 'Compactus' also has egg-shaped, medium-green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1.5 metres and grows to a width of approx. 2 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Euonymus alata.

Bulletpoints
* Fruit ornamentation * the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * attractive carmine-red autumn colouring * tolerates pruning * resistant to urban climates, smoke-hardy

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Winged spindle 'Compactus's are medium green, ovate, opposite. They are about 4 - 6 cm in size. Winged spindle 'Compactus' turns bright crimson in autumn.

Bark
Corky bark.

Spread
China to Japan.

Frost hardiness
The Winged spindle 'Compactus' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Winged spindle 'Compactus' is an upright, broad and dense small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1 - 1.5 m and is approx. 1 - 2 m wide. Slow-growing.

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 greenish-yellow flowers of the Winged spindle 'Compactus' appear in clusters from May to June.

Fruit
The orange-red fruits of Euonymus alatus 'Compactus' are particularly decorative. These appear from the beginning of September.

Interesting facts
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Heather garden, bee pasture

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