Euonymus alatus 'Unforgettable Fire' - 3 Ltr pot

Description
The Winged spindle 'Unforgettable Fire'® (Euonymus alatus) is a broad, compact small shrub with decorative, orange-red fruits. It produces greenish-yellow flowers arranged in clusters from May to June. The Winged spindle 'Unforgettable Fire'® 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, Euonymus alatus 'Hayman'.

Bulletpoints
* Fruiting ornament * green shoots * the blossoms are very popular with bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * attractive carmine-red autumn colouring * suitable for containers * tolerates pruning

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Winged spindle 'Unforgettable Fire'®s are medium green, ovate and opposite. They are about 3 - 5 cm in size. Winged spindle 'Unforgettable Fire'® turns bright crimson in autumn.

Bark
Corky bark.

Spread
China to Japan.

Frost hardiness
The Winged spindle 'Unforgettable Fire'® has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Winged spindle 'Unforgettable Fire'® is a small shrub that grows broadly and compactly. It usually reaches a height of 1.2 - 1.5 m and is approx. 1.2 - 2 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
Standard container plant 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 'Unforgettable Fire'® appear in clusters from May to June.

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

Interesting facts
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Tubs, ornamental shrubs, heather garden, bee pasture

Shoots
The shoots of Euonymus alatus 'Unforgettable Fire'® are green.

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