Euonymus phellomanus

Collected as seed from China in 1894, Euonymus phellomanus has vivid lipstick-pink fruit in autumn, which split to reveal bright orange seeds.

Another notable feature is the corky, winged stems which are particularly eye-catching once the leaves fall in in winter. Euonymus phellomanus will fruit reliably as a single, specimen plant even when quite young. A superb, ornamental garden plant!

• Position: Full sun or partial shade.
• Soil: Any fertile soil.
• Hardiness: Hardy.
• Flowering Period: April - May.
• Flower Colour: Greenish-white
• Rate of Growth: Slow to moderate.
• Habit: Euonymus phellomanus grows to be a medium sized, densely branching shrub.
  • Height: 2 m (6 ft).
  • Spread: 2.5 m (8 ft).

• Notes: The fruit are toxic and should not be eaten.