Plants > Shrubs

spindle 'Tustin'

Euonymus fortunei 'Tustin'

Low Maintenance

Genus: Euonymus
Family: Celastraceae

About this plant

A prostrate evergreen shrub forming a wide mat of narrow, dark green leaves, but not flowering freely

Growing Information

Height

Up To 10 Cm

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

H5

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

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

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

North FacingEast FacingWest FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in well-drained or moisture retentive soil in sun or partial shade with some shelter from cold drying winds

Pruning

Pruning group 8

Propagation

Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings in summer

Pests

May be attacked by caterpillars and scale insects

Diseases

May be subject to powdery mildews and a leaf spot

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverCottage Informal

Planting Places

Pond MarginsGreenhouseOutdoorBog Garden

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

Up To 10 Cm

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Trailing

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years