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    Euonymus sachalinensis

    Also Known As

    • Euonymus planipes
    • Asian Spindle Tree
    • Siberian Burning Bush
    • Spindle Tree

    Plant type

    tree, shrub

    size

    • H: 8'-12'
    • W: 8'-12'

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

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    Euonymus sachalinensis plant details

    Euonymus sachalinensis is a slow-growing broadleaf deciduous shrub or tree with green foliage. In fall flowers emerge followed by orange and red fruit. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in alkaline, rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Euonymus sachalinensis

    Plant type: shrub or tree
    Plant family: celastraceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 8 FT - 12 FT - wide, 8 FT - 12 FT - tall
    Uses: fall color, showy seedheads, winter interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Euonymus sachalinensis

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Bright red-pink seed capsules open to reveal bright orange seeds - a stunning combination that always attracts attention in autumn. Deciduous shrub, 8-10' tall. Minimum temperature: -20°F

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    This large handsome species has brilliant scarlet autumn foliage ; carmine red capsules enclosing shiny, brilliant orange fruits; though its exact identity is in some question, it is none-the-less a GREAT shrub. Sun/Med

    By: Forestfarm

    Asian Spindle Tree. Not commonly grown but a glorious sight in September when the showy orange/red and bright pink seed capsules are on display. Can be pruned to be a small tree or large shrub.

    By: Avant Gardens

    This small tree/shrub has is best in winter when it puts on the fruit and it is the only color in the landscape. It grows to 10-12'. zone 5-8.

    By: Whitman Farms

    Gardening facts about Euonymus sachalinensis plant

    How to Grow Euonymus sachalinensis

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • alkaline
      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Wildlife

      • bees

    • Fruit

      • red
      • orange

    • Flower Season

      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    aka Euonymus fortunei 'Colorata', Colorata Wintercreeper, Coloratus Wintercreeper, Purple Leaf Wintercreeper

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Groundcover

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 12"-18"

    Width: 24"-36"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular
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    Euonymus carnosus

    aka Fleshy-flowered Spindletree

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 8'-15'

    Width: 6'-12'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Euonymus carnosus flower, foliage by Stan Shebs
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    Euonymus europaeus 'Red Ace'

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

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 8'-10'

    Width: 8'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • occasional
    Photo of Euonymus europaeus 'Red Ace' berries by Peter Herpst
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    Euonymus fortunei 'Wolong Ghost'

    aka Silver-Veined Wintercreeper

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Groundcover, Vine

    Zones

    5a-10b

    Size

    Height: 6"-10"

    Width: 36"-48"

    • sun - shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Euonymus fortunei 'Wolong Ghost' foliage, form by Little Prince of Oregon
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    Euonymus fortunei 'Emerald 'n' Gold'

    aka Euonymus 'Emerald and Gold' std, Euonymus fortunei 'Emerald & Gold', Euonymus fortunei 'Emerald N Gold', Emerald 'n' Gold Wintercreeper, Emerald and Gold Spindle Tree

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    5a-8b

    Size

    Height: 18"-3'

    Width: 2'-4'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Euonymus fortunei 'Emerald 'n' Gold' foliage, form by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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