Korean spindle tree

How to Grow and Care for Korean spindle tree

Korean spindle tree · Euonymus oxyphyllus

Grows in any well-drained soil in sun or semi-shade

Watering: Regular deep watering, mulch soil to hold steady moisture levelsSunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeHarmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Planting and Growing Korean spindle tree

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleRegular deep watering, mulch soil to hold steady moisture levels
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
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Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained · Well drained
FertilizingDeciduous shrub slow-release feed applied once every early spring
ToxicityHarmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Care Tips

Grows in any well-drained soil in sun or semi-shade

How to Water Korean spindle tree?

Regular deep watering, mulch soil to hold steady moisture levels

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Korean spindle tree?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Korean spindle tree?

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What Soil Is Best for Korean spindle tree?

Soil type
Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for Korean spindle tree?

Moist but well drained · Well drained

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How to Fertilize Korean spindle tree?

Deciduous shrub slow-release feed applied once every early spring

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How to Prune Korean spindle tree?

Little pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.

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How to Propagate Korean spindle tree?

Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings

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How to Transplant Korean spindle tree?

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How to Care for Korean spindle tree in Winter?

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How to Plant Korean spindle tree?

Grows in any well-drained soil in sun or semi-shade

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How to Repot Korean spindle tree?

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How to Harvest Korean spindle tree?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to powdery mildews, a leaf spot and sometimes honey fungus

Pests

May be susceptible to vine weevil, horse chestnut scale, euonymus scale and caterpillars

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The Toxicity of Korean spindle tree

Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

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Attributes of Korean spindle tree

Plant typeShrubs
Height1.5-2.5 metres
Spread1.5-2.5 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitBushy
OriginChina, Korea, Japan, Taiwan

Scientific Classification

Species
Euonymus oxyphyllus
Genus
Euonymus
Family
Celastraceae
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