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Euonymus maackii 'Pink Lady'

Also Known As

  • Euonymus bungeanus 'Pink Lady'
  • Pink Lady Spindle Tree
  • Pink Lady Winterberry Euonymus

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

  • H: 15'-20'
  • W: 8'-12'

planting zones

  • 5a-7b

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Euonymus maackii 'Pink Lady' plant details

Euonymus maackii 'Pink Lady' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub or tree with green foliage. In spring flowers emerge followed by red, white and yellow fruit. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and occasional water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in alkaline and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Euonymus maackii 'Pink Lady'

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: celastraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 8 FT - 12 FT - wide, 15 FT - 20 FT - tall
Uses: fall color

GROWING CONDITIONS for Euonymus maackii 'Pink Lady'

USDA Zones: 5a - 7b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: occasional
Soil needs: alkaline and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This very colorful USDA selection is a fast growing large shrub/small tree (15-25' x the same) with late-green summer foliage turning yellow-red-bronze in fall and bright pink fruit capsules with orange seeds that persist into winter. S/M
This Euonymus is considered to be either a large shrub or small tree as it will reach 20' in height and 15' in width. Deciduous or semievergreen with graceful arching branches. Finely toothed, oval 4" leaves change to yellow and pink in the fall followed by yellowish white fruit tinged with pink.

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

Gardening facts about Euonymus maackii 'Pink Lady' plant

How to Grow Euonymus maackii 'Pink Lady'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • alkaline
    • adaptable
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Fruit

    • white
    • red
    • yellow
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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