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  • EUONYMUS clivicola
    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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    • Berries
      These plants have berries.
      Attractive winged fruit, good for birds
    • Good to know
      Syn Euonymus rongchuensis
    • Pests & Diseases
      Generally pest and disease free
    • Place of origin
      China, Bhutan and Nepal
    • Deciduous
    • Purple
      Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet
      Purple red
    • Panicles
    • Border
    • Suitable for small gardens
    • Town garden
    • Lanceolate
    • Height
      3 metres
    • Spread
      2 metres
    • Medium shrub
      Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
    • 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.

    • 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
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile well drained soil
    • Neutral to alkaline soil
      Chalk tolerant
    • Full sun
    • Partial shade
    • fruits harmful if eaten
    • Bird friendly
    • Mature Size
      3 metres
      Medium Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
        2 metres
       
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