Euonymus alatus 'Fireball' - 5 Ltr pot

Description
The Winged spindle 'Fire Ball' (Euonymus alatus) is a spreading, broad shrub with decorative fruits. It produces yellow-green flowers arranged in clusters from May to June. In a sunny to semi-shady location, it usually reaches a height of approx. 3 m and is approx. 2.5 m wide. The Winged spindle 'Fire Ball' makes no particular demands on the soil.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Euonymus alatus 'Fireball'.

Bulletpoints
* Fruit ornamentation * the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * attractive bright red autumn colouring * suitable for containers * tolerates pruning * resistant to urban climates, smoke-hardy

Leaves
Attractive bright red autumn colouring.

Bark
Corky bark.

Spread
China to East Asia.

Frost hardiness
The Winged spindle 'Fire Ball' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Winged spindle 'Fire Ball' is a spreading and wide-growing shrub. It usually reaches a height of 2 - 3 m and is approx. 1.5 - 2.5 m wide. Slow growing. Usually grows 10 - 15 cm per year.

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
No special requirements Standard container plant 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-green flowers of the Winged spindle 'Fire Ball' appear in clusters from May to June.

Fruit
The fruits of Euonymus alatus 'Fire Ball' 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, tub, solitary plant

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