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Description

Collected as seed from China in 1894, Euonymus phellomanus has inconspicuous flowers in spring, followed by 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!

Supplied Size: 3L containers (25 - 40 cm tall)

• 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. If your interested in learning more about this plant, an article has been written about it on our Bluebell Nursery Blog. Please click on the following link to start reading: Euonymus phellomanus

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