Euonymus alatus 'Little Moses' - 5 Ltr pot

Description
The Winged spindle 'Little Moses' (Euonymus alatus) is a dense, compact shrub with decorative fruits. The Winged spindle 'Little Moses' also has pointed, egg-shaped, dark green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 80 cm and is approx. 1 m wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Euonymus alata.

Bulletpoints
* Fruiting ornament * attractive bright red autumn colouring * suitable for containers * tolerates pruning * resistant to urban climates, smoke-hardy

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Winged spindle 'Little Moses's are dark green, pointed ovate, opposite. They are about 4 - 5 cm in size. Winged spindle 'Little Moses' turns bright red in autumn.

Bark
Corky bark.

Spread
China to Japan.

Frost hardiness
The Winged spindle 'Little Moses' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Winged spindle 'Little Moses' is a dense and compact growing shrub. It usually reaches a height of 60 - 80 cm and is approx. 0.8 - 1 m wide. Slow growing. It 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
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil 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.

Fruit
The fruits of Euonymus alatus 'Little Moses' are particularly decorative. These appear from the beginning of September.

Worth knowing
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Tub, solitary

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