Plant Lust
ShopOrderSellblog
0

  • Plant types

  • Plant styles

  • Planting conditions

  • Seasonal interest

  • Nurseries & Gardens

    • Photo of Euonymus alatus f. apterus flower by Dancing Oaks Nursery

    Photo by Dancing Oaks Nursery

    Used with permission, all rights reserved

    Show all photos

    Euonymus alatus f. apterus

    Also Known As

    • Spindle Bush
    • Spindle Tree

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 8'
    • W: 8'

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

    More Options

    Euonymus alatus f. apterus plant details

    Euonymus alatus f. apterus is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In summer green flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in alkaline, rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Euonymus alatus f. apterus

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: celastraceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 8 FT wide, 8 FT tall
    Flowers: green blooms in summer
    Uses: fall color

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Euonymus alatus f. apterus

    USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Soil needs: alkaline, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Glowing cherry-red fall fruits with shiny orange interior seeds first attracted me to this plant. Had to find it! It's a wingless form of the spindle bush, growing 8' x 8' in 10 years. Terrific red fall color. Minimum temperature: -20°F

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    Gardening facts about Euonymus alatus f. apterus plant

    How to Grow Euonymus alatus f. apterus

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • alkaline
      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • green

    • Fruit

      • red

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    Landscape groups by tags

    Mailing List
    Sign Up for updates on new plant arrivals and deals

    © 2010—2024 Plant Lust, LLC All Rights Reserved