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EUONYMUS fortunei 'Silver Queen'
Commonly known as Evergreen bittersweet, Spindle tree
Variegated green & white foliage
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Evergreen
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Height - 2.5m (8ft) or, as a climber, 6m (20ft) -
Spread - 1.5m (5ft)
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Ground cover - These plants are typically low growing and spread quickly to inhibit weed growth on areas of bare soil - bushy, upright shrub.
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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 - shelter from cold winds. -
Partial shade -
Harmful if eaten - These will give you an upset tummy, so please don't eat any of these. -
Additional Features - Good to know - - species introduced into UK in 1860 by Scottish plant hunter Robert Fortune. -
Pests & Diseases - caterpillars, vine weevil, scale insects, powdery mildew, leaf spot. -
Place of origin - garden origin. -
Hardiness - Fully hardy -
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Leaf Colour (if not green) - Silver variegated -
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Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil -
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Wildlife - Rabbit Resistant -
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Hedging - Box Alternatives
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