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fleshy-flowered spindle tree

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A large, upright to spreading shrub or small tree to 6m with large, glossy, leathery, dark green, oval leaves turning deep purple-red in autumn. Clusters of small, yellow or greenish flowers in mid- to late summer are followed by four-ridged, rose-pink fruit, splitting to reveal orange seeds

Scientific classification

Species: fleshy-flowered spindle tree (Euonymus carnosus)
Genus: Euonymus
Family: Celastraceae

Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Shrubs · Trees
Plant type: 4-8 metres
Height: 2.5-4 metres
Spread: Semi evergreen
Foliage: Bushy
Habit: Autumn · Spring · Summer
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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fleshy-flowered spindle tree pictures

Distribution of fleshy-flowered spindle tree

Distribution map

Taiwan

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Culture

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Toxicity

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

Quick identification of fleshy-flowered spindle tree

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fleshy-flowered spindle tree care guide

Moderate regular watering, deep soak only during prolonged hot spells
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, deep soak only during prolonged hot spells

Fertilizing

Balanced evergreen shrub feed applied once per early spring yearly

Pruning

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.