EUONYMUS grandiflorus 'Ruby Wine'

Commonly known as Spindle tree

Long thick toothed leaves and large yellowish flowers. Pink seed capsules in the autumn
Further Reading....
  • Deciduous
    Lance-shaped to oval, tapered, blunt, shallowly toothed, leathery leaves to 10cm (4in) long
  • Yellow
    Yellowish flowers
  • Height
    To 12m (39ft)
  • Spread
    To 10m (33ft)
  • Tall Shrub
    Strong-growing large shrub or small tree. Produces greenish white flowers in summer followed by pale pink 4-ribbed fruit with black seeds and orange arils
  • Tree
  • Hardy - very cold winter
    Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade

EUONYMUS grandiflorus 'Ruby Wine'

 
  • Additional Features
    Berries
    These plants have berries.
    Pests & Diseases
    Caterpillars, vine weevil, powdery mildew, leaf spot
    Place of origin
    Northern India, Nepal, Bhutan, Burma, western China, Vietnam
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Border
    Suitable for a shrub border
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Leaf margin
    Crenulate
    		(see photos above)
  • Leaf shape
    Lanceolate
    		(see photos above)
  • Pruning group
    Pruning group 1
    Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
    Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
    When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
  • Seasonal Interest
    Autumn
    Summer
  • Soil Conditions
    Well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil
  • Toxic - Category C
    Harmful if eaten
    People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents
  • Tree Shape
    Rounded to broadly spreading
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Euonymus - Growing Guide
to 12m (39ft)
 tree - guide for size not form Average Person
  to 10m (33ft)
  

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