Korean spindle tree
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A shrub or small tree to about 2.5m with corky ridges along the stems and matt green foliage turning purple and red in autumn. Small, green flowers in spring are followed by red-purple, hanging fruit that split open to reveal orange seeds
Scientific classification
- Species
- Korean spindle tree (Euonymus oxyphyllus)
- Genus
- Euonymus
- Family
- Celastraceae
- Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Toxicity
- Shrubs
- Plant type
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Height
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Autumn · Spring · Summer
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Korean spindle tree
Distribution map
China, Korea, Japan, 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 Korean spindle tree
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Korean spindle tree care guide
- Regular deep watering, mulch soil to hold steady moisture levels
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Regular deep watering, mulch soil to hold steady moisture levels
Fertilizing
FertilizingDeciduous shrub slow-release feed applied once every early spring
Pruning
PruningLittle 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.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by semi-hardwood cuttings
Growing
GrowingGrows in any well-drained soil in sun or semi-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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