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    • Photo of Euonymus cornutus flower, fruit by Far Reaches Farm

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    Euonymus cornutus

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 8'-10'

    planting zones

    • 7a-9b

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    Euonymus cornutus plant details

    Euonymus cornutus is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In fall purple flowers emerge followed by orange fruit. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - regular water.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Euonymus cornutus

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: celastraceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 8 FT - 10 FT - tall
    Flowers: purple blooms in fall

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Euonymus cornutus

    USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Originally from Maurice Foster who is one of the UK's great plantsmen who would not gladly brook an inferior form. This can hit 10'+ in height with a narrow aspect and generally deciduous willowish or bamboo-like leaves. Small purplish flowers and outrageous jester's cap fruit with dangling orange arils. This used to be the variety quinquecornutus but that has been sunk. We've seen this various times in China and Vietnam and always get the same pleasant rush.

    By: Far Reaches Farm

    Gardening facts about Euonymus cornutus plant

    How to Grow Euonymus cornutus

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • purple

    • Fruit

      • orange

    • Flower Season

      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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