EUONYMUS clivicola
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EUONYMUS clivicola
Commonly known as spindle
A graceful shrub when trained on a wall or fence. Slender leaves and flowers with purple petals. Pale pink seed heads and orange seeds
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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BerriesThese plants have berries.Attractive winged fruit, good for birds
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Good to know
Syn Euonymus rongchuensis -
Pests & Diseases
Generally pest and disease free -
Place of origin
China, Bhutan and Nepal -
Deciduous
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Purple
Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violetPurple red -
Panicles
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Border
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Suitable for small gardens
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Town garden
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Lanceolate
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Height
3 metres -
Spread
2 metres -
Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
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Pruning group 4
Suitable for: Deciduous trees and shrubs that flower on current year's growth or are grown for winter stem effect.
Pruning: Hard prune to a low permanent framework.
When: Annually in early Spring.
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Hardy - average winter
Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soil
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Neutral to alkaline soilChalk tolerant
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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fruits harmful if eaten
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Bird friendly
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Mature Size3 metres
2 metres
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