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  • EUONYMUS fortunei 'Wolong Ghost'
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    EUONYMUS fortunei 'Wolong Ghost'

    Commonly known as Evergreen bittersweet, Spindle tree

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    Vigorous climbing variety which will take on and look superb on any large tree even in full shade. Narrow dark geen leaves with attractive white veining
     
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    • Good to know
      Species introduced into the UK in 1860 by Robert Fortune (Scottish plant-hunter). Will climb vigorously if supported, against a wall or through a tree
    • Pests & Diseases
      Caterpillars, vine weevil, scale insects, powdery mildew, leaf spot
    • Place of origin
      Garden origin
    • Evergreen
      Oval, toothed, thinly leathery leaves usually to about 5cm (2in) long
    • Fully hardy
    • Crenulate
    • Height
      60cm (24in)
    • Spread
      1.5m (5ft)
    • Climber
      Some of these climbing plants will need trellis or wire supports if grown on walls or fences. Other grow aerial roots and are self-clinging
    • Ground cover
      These plants are typically low growing and spread quickly to inhibit weed growth on areas of bare soil
    • Medium shrub
      Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
      Vigorous prostrate or scandent shrub
    • Pruning group 5
      Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs that require minimal pruning.
      Action: Trim or lightly cut back shoots that spoil symmetry. Deadhead regularly.
      When: Annually after flowering.

    • Hardy - cold winter
      Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
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    • Well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil
    • Full shade
    • Full sun
      Shelter from cold, drying winds
    • Partial shade
    • harmful if eaten
      People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents
    • Mature Size
      60cm (24in)
      Medium Shrub - guide for size not form Watering Can
        1.5m (5ft)
       
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    Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
    A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
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    £6.00
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    £13.00
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    This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries. It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
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