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    Euonymus carnosus

    Also Known As

    • Fleshy-flowered Spindletree

    Plant type

    tree, shrub

    size

    • H: 8'-15'
    • W: 6'-12'

    planting zones

    • 4a-9b

    Euonymus carnosus plant details

    Euonymus carnosus is a broadleaf deciduous shrub or tree with green foliage. In spring cream flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Features glossy texture. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in alkaline and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Euonymus carnosus

    Plant type: shrub or tree
    Plant family: celastraceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 6 FT - 12 FT - wide, 8 FT - 15 FT - tall
    Flowers: cream blooms in spring
    Uses: fall color, small tree

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Euonymus carnosus

    USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Soil needs: alkaline and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A small tree, with lustrous green leaves that turn ruby pink in late autumn. Creamy white flowers (carnosus = flesh colored, if you're Caucasian, I guess) which are then followed by showy red seed pods. Native to northern China, it reaches 12 to 15' in height, and likes average to well drained soil.

    By: Avant Gardens

    Gardening facts about Euonymus carnosus plant

    How to Grow Euonymus carnosus

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • alkaline
      • adaptable
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • cream

    • Wildlife

      • birds

    • Fruit

      • red

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • glossy

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

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    Width: 24"-36"

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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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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 18"-3'

    Width: 2'-4'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • occasional - drought tolerant
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    aka Spindle Bush, Spindle Tree

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 8'

    Width: 8'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • drought tolerant
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