Euonymus grandiflorus - 25-30 CM C3

Description
The Fleshy-flowered spindle tree (Euonymus grandiflorus) is a shrub-like garden plant with decorative, pink fruits. It produces creamy white flowers from March to May. The Fleshy-flowered spindle tree also has lanceolate, dark green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained soil, it usually reaches a height of around 6 metres and grows to around 6 metres wide.

Bulletpoints
* Fruiting ornament * Suitable for flowering hedges * attractive red autumn colouring

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Fleshy-flowered spindle tree are dark green, lanceolate and toothed. Fleshy-flowered spindle tree turns bright red in autumn.

Spread
Asia.

Frost hardiness
The Fleshy-flowered spindle tree has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Fleshy-flowered spindle tree is shrub-like in structure.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

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
A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time.

Flower
The creamy white flowers appear from March to May.

Fruit
The pink fruits of Euonymus grandiflorus are particularly decorative. These appear from September.

Use
Ornamental shrub, hedge, bird food plant