Chinese euonymus
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A large, evergreen shrub with a relaxed sprawling habit. The leaves are lance-shaped and dark green in colour. Brilliant yellowy green flowers are followed by yellow capsules, which are uniquely covered in spikes and resemble little yellow hedgehogs dangling in the breeze
Scientific classification
- Species
- Chinese euonymus (Euonymus wilsonii)
- Genus
- Euonymus
- Family
- Celastraceae
- Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Toxicity
- Shrubs
- Plant type
- 2.5-4 metres
- Height
- 2.5-4 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 Chinese euonymus
Distribution map
Western 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 Chinese euonymus
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Chinese euonymus 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 seed, or by semi-hardwood cuttings
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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