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Euonymus europaeus 'Red Ace'

Also Known As

  • Euonymus europaeus 'Ace'
  • European Spindle Tree
  • Red Ace Spindle Tree

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

  • H: 8'-10'
  • W: 8'

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

Euonymus europaeus 'Red Ace' plant details

Euonymus europaeus 'Red Ace' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub or tree with green foliage. In spring and summer chartreuse flowers emerge followed by orange 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 Ace'

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: celastraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 8 FT wide, 8 FT - 10 FT - tall
Flowers: chartreuse blooms in spring and summer
Uses: fall color, showy, small tree

GROWING CONDITIONS for Euonymus europaeus 'Red Ace'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The most expensive plant Exuberant Garden's Dorothy Rodal ever purchased, having fallen in love with its scarlet seed pods that open to reveal dusky orange seeds -- just as everyone does who sees it. And now we have enough to share. A large, deciduous shrub to small tree, to 8-10 ft tall x 8 ft wide, with 3" leaves that turn a flaming, crimson red in autumn. The flowers in small, yellow-green clusters are not showy but produce the exquisite and abundant fruit that IS showy. Native to Europe and western Asia. Frost hardy in USDA zone 4.

Gardening facts about Euonymus europaeus 'Red Ace' plant

How to Grow Euonymus europaeus 'Red Ace'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • alkaline
    • adaptable
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • chartreuse
  • Fruit

    • red
    • orange
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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