Plants > Shrubs

spindle tree 'Longwood'

Euonymus fortunei 'Longwood'

Low Maintenance

Genus: Euonymus
Family: Celastraceae

About this plant

A bushy evergreen shrub, with small elliptic leaves and gently serrated edges, the dark green leaves have a slivery white veining. Flowers are rarely seen. This little shrub can be used as a small hedge and would make a good alternative to Box

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

H5

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

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Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

South FacingNorth FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in well-drained soil in sun or partial shade

Pruning

Pruning group 8

Propagation

Propagate by semi-ripe 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 InformalGround CoverPatio Container

Planting Places

OutdoorBordersConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years