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    Euonymus phellomanus

    Also Known As

    • Cork Tree

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 10'-15'
    • W: 10'-15'

    planting zones

    • 6a-9b

    Euonymus phellomanus plant details

    Euonymus phellomanus is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - shade and regular water. Does well in well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Euonymus phellomanus

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: celastraceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 10 FT - 15 FT - wide, 10 FT - 15 FT - tall
    Uses: hedge, windbreak

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Euonymus phellomanus

    USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: deer
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Too little known, this 10-15' shrub has large and showy seed heads (rosy-pink opening to deep red), conspicuously corky-winged branches, and large 4" leaves. S/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Euonymus phellomanus plant

    How to Grow Euonymus phellomanus

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • deer resistant

    • 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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    Size

    Height: 8'-15'

    Width: 6'-12'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
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    Zones

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    Height: 8'-10'

    Width: 8'

    • sun - mostly shade
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

    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
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