EUONYMUS macropterus 'Mount Fuji'

Commonly known as Spindle

Spreading habit with oval or obovate leave and very attractive pink seed capsules
Further Reading....
  • Deciduous
    Obovate to oval, glossy, dark green leaves 6-10cm (2½-4in) long
  • Height
    3m (10ft)
  • Spread
    2m (6½ft)
  • Tall Shrub
    Strong-branched, spreading shrub with large buds. and copious flowers.Seed cases open like propellors in autumn to release orange seeds
  • 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)
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade

EUONYMUS macropterus 'Mount Fuji'

 

 

  • Additional Features
    Good to know
    Wildlife plant - insects
    Pests & Diseases
    Caterpillars, vine weevil, scale insects, powdery mildew, leaf spot
    Place of origin
    China, Japan
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Border
    Suitable for a shrub border
    Coastal / windswept
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Leaf margin
    Serrulate
    (see photos above)
  • Leaf shape
    Obovate
    (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
    Spring
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile moist well-drained soil
  • Toxic - Category C
    Harmful if eaten
    People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents
  • Wildlife
    Bee friendly
    Butterfly friendly
    Rabbit Resistant
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Euonymus - Growing Guide
3m (10ft)
Tall Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
  2m (6½ft)
 

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