Euonymus sachalinensis
Euonymus sachalinensis (Flat stalked spindle tree, Chinese spindle tree, Shakkalin euonymus, Scarlet Euonymus)
is a medium sized wide fully hardy perennial deciduous shrub with green flowers in early Summer. It grows well in semi-shade and direct sun, and prefers medium levels of water.
Soil
Euonymus sachalinensis grows in soils ranging from a pH of 5 (extremely acidic ranges from 0 to 5.1) to 8 (slightly alkaline ranges from 7.6 to 8). It is adapted to chalk, clay, clay loam, loam, loamy sand, peat, sandy clay, sandy clay loam and sandy loam soils.
Growth
This is a erect shrub has an ultimate height of 3m / 9.8ft and spread of 2.5m / 8.2ft. It can take 11-15 years to reach its ultimate height.
Leaves
The leaves are green in Spring and Summer and red in Autumn. They are aristate in shape.
Toxicity
Moderate in whole plant. Severe stomach upset if eaten.
Uses
Attractive foliage, borders, city courtyard garden, cottage informal garden, low maintenance and screen.
Fruit and seed
The fruit is pink and the seed is orange. There is a medium fruit/seed abundance beginning in Autumn and ending in Autumn.
Progagation
Propagation techniques include cuttings and seed.
Origin
China (Northeast). South Korea. Japan.
-32°C / -25.6F 5 to 8 11-15 years 3m / 9.8ft 2.5m / 8.2ft
| Scientific classifications [Edit] | |
|---|---|
| Genus ? | Euonymus |
| Specific epithet ? | sachalinensis |
| Common names |
|---|
| Flat stalked spindle tree (Ireland), Chinese spindle tree (Ireland), Shakkalin euonymus (Ireland), Scarlet Euonymus (United States) |
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