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Euonymus aculeatus

Euonymus aculeatus

Genus: Euonymus
Family: Celastraceae

About this plant

A prostrate evergreen shrub with mid-green leathery oval leaves, small cream flowers April to May and unique spiky orange fruit appearing in September. Can be used as ground cover or to train up a wall

Growing Information

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Hardiness

H5

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full ShadeFull SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Acid

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

South FacingNorth FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in well-drained soil in partial or full shade; grow in full sun if soil is moisture retentive. It will climb vigorously if supported and is ideal trained against a shady wall

Pruning

Pruning group 8

Propagation

Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings

Pests

May be susceptible to vine weevil damage on the foliage, horse chestnut scale and caterpillars

Diseases

May be susceptible to powdery mildews

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage Informal

Planting Places

GreenhousePrairie

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years