corky spindle
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A large deciduous shrub with corky-winged branches and small greenish-yellow flowers followed by 4-lobed pink fruits in autumn
Scientific classification
- Species
- corky spindle (Euonymus phellomanus)
- Genus
- Euonymus
- Family
- Celastraceae
- Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Toxicity
- Shrubs
- Plant type
- 2.5-4 metres
- Height
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of corky spindle
Distribution map
China
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Culture
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Toxicity
Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Quick identification of corky spindle
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corky spindle care guide
- Moderate regular watering, deep soak only during prolonged hot spells
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, deep soak only during prolonged hot spells
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced evergreen shrub feed applied once per early spring yearly
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 well in most well-drained soils and is tolerant of drier conditions
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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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