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Euonymus alatus 'Fire Ball'

Euonymus alatus 'Fire Ball'

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Genus: Euonymus
Family: Celastraceae

About this plant

A dense, rounded, slow-growing shrub to about 1.5m with corky ridges along the stems and matt green foliage turning vivid red in autumn. Small, green flowers in spring are followed by red-purple fruits that split to reveal orange seeds

Growing Information

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Hardiness

H6

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

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Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West FacingSouth FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grows in any well-drained soil in sun or semi-shade

Pruning

Pruning group 1

Propagation

Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings

Pests

May be susceptible to Euonymus scale

Diseases

May be susceptible to powdery mildews

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverBanks Slopes

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

AutumnSpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years