evergreen spindle
Also known as: Japanese spindle tree
A bushy, medium-sized, evergreen shrub or small tree to a height of 4m, with dark green oval leaves. The flowers are small and greenish in colour; fruits are pink and orange, with a hint of white, but seldom produced
Scientific classification
- Species
- evergreen spindle (Euonymus japonicus)
- Genus
- Euonymus
- Family
- Celastraceae
- Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Toxicity
- Shrubs · Trees
- Plant type
- 2.5-4 metres
- Height
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of evergreen spindle
Distribution map
China, Japan, Korea
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Culture
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Toxicity
Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Quick identification of evergreen spindle
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evergreen spindle care guide
- Deep watering during dry spells, allowing slight surface drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Deep watering during dry spells, allowing slight surface drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced shrub or tree feed once each early spring
Pruning
PruningUsually little pruning is needed. Lightly shape if necessary, removing dead, damaged or diseased shoots. Prune after flowering.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by semi-ripe cuttings in summer
Growing
GrowingGrow in well-drained soil in sun or partial shade
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Common pests and 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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