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    Euonymus europaeus 'Red Cap'

    Also Known As

    • Euonymus europaeas 'Red Cap'
    • Red Cap Spindle Tree

    Plant type

    tree, shrub

    size

    • H: 12'-25'
    • W: 12'-25'

    planting zones

    • 4a-7b

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    Euonymus europaeus 'Red Cap' plant details

    Euonymus europaeus 'Red Cap' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub or tree with green foliage. In spring green flowers emerge followed by orange, pink and red 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 europaeus 'Red Cap'

    Plant type: shrub or tree
    Plant family: celastraceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 12 FT - 25 FT - wide, 12 FT - 25 FT - tall
    Flowers: green blooms in spring
    Uses: fall color

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Euonymus europaeus 'Red Cap'

    USDA Zones: 4a - 7b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: occasional
    Soil needs: alkaline and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Selected by the Univ. of Nebraska for its especially persistent and abundant bright red fruits, the green, 4-sided branches of this hardy large shrub/ small tree are interesting even in winter. S/M

    By: Forestfarm

    A large narrow shrub or small tree; grows to about 10' tall by 5' wide in 10 years. Brilliant red fall color and pink, orange fruit follow green summer leaves and small green spring flowers. Likes sun or part shade and doesn't need much water. Minimum temperature: -20?F

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    Selected for it's especially persistent and abundant bright red fruit.

    By: Greer Gardens Inc.

    Gardening facts about Euonymus europaeus 'Red Cap' plant

    How to Grow Euonymus europaeus 'Red Cap'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • alkaline
      • adaptable
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • green

    • Fruit

      • pink
      • red
      • orange

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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