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

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    Euonymus alatus f. apterus

    Also Known As

    • Spindle Bush
    • Spindle Tree

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 8'
    • W: 8'

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

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    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

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 12"-18"

    Width: 24"-36"

    • sun - mostly shade
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Height: 8'-15'

    Width: 6'-12'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
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    Euonymus europaeus 'Red Ace'

    aka Euonymus europaeus 'Ace', European Spindle Tree, Red Ace Spindle Tree

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 8'-10'

    Width: 8'

    • sun - mostly shade
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Height: 6"-10"

    Width: 36"-48"

    • sun - shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

    5a-8b

    Size

    Height: 18"-3'

    Width: 2'-4'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • occasional - drought tolerant
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