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compact winged spindle

Euonymus alatus 'Compactus'

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Genus: Euonymus
Family: Celastraceae

About this plant

'Compactus' is a compact spreading deciduous small shrub, developing prominent corky ridges on the branches. Leaves ovate-elliptic, turning rosy-red in autumn. Small green flowers followed by red-purple fruits containing orange seeds

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Hardiness

H6

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

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Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

East FacingSouth FacingWest Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in well-drained soil in sun or partial shade

Pruning

Pruning group 1

Propagation

Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

May be affected by powdery mildews

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround Cover

Planting Places

OutdoorBorders

Season of Interest

AutumnSpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Twenty To Fifty Years