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Euonymus phellomanus Tree

Name: Euonymus phellomanus Tree
Brand: Ornamental Trees
SKU: BU.EPT.03906
Price: 79.5 GBP
Availability: InStock

Bush, 60-80cm, 12L pot

£79.50

£79.50 ~~£79.50~~

Despatched within 2-4 weeks

Awards RHS Award of Garden Merit

Final size 2 x 2.5 metres in 20 years

Foliage Green leaves turn red in autumn (deciduous)

Soil Moist but well-draining to well-draining

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Planting & Care

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Description

An unusual and interesting variety of bush, Euonymus phellomanus has unusual winged branches, fascinating fruits and good autumn foliage colour. This variety has long lasting and abundant bright pink four-lobed fruits that split to reveal bright orange seeds - a real clash of day glo colours just at a time when the garden is beginning to look bereft of brightness. The common name of Corktree gives a clue to another fascinating feature - corky wings on the branches.

Euonymus phellomanus has the RHS Award of Garden Merit and is self fertile so only one plant is required for the vibrant ornamental fruits. A slow growing variety of Euonymus, the width will eventually exceed the height (2m height x 2.5m spread in 20 years). It is tolerant of drier soils and is happy in both full sun or part shade. This Spindle bush needs a bit of space to get established so avoid other plants swamping it and it will reward you throughout autumn and winter.

AKA Fire Bush, Winged Euonymus, Burning Bush, Winged Spindle Tree

Planting Steps

1Preparation

Pot-grown plants can be planted at any time of year, whereas bare roots need to be planted between November and March.
Clear weeds and grass within a metre of the planting hole.
Dig a hole as deep as the root mass and twice as wide.
To help your plant establish more effectively, sprinkle Rootgrow in the hole.

2Planting

Gently loosen the roots and place into the planting hole.
Ensure the top of the plant's compost is flush with the level of the surrounding soil and the graft union or collar of the tree is above ground level.
Mix 50% of the original soil with 50% compost.
Fill in the hole, firming the soil gently.

3Last Steps

Water generously around the base of the plant.
If you are planting either a single stem tree or mature standard tree, we recommend adding a staking kit and rabbit guard.

Aftercare Advice

Trees and shrubs require a good watering regime for a couple of years whilst they establish. Water well and regularly through spring and summer, increasing in hot or dry weather. If planting in autumn, you may only need to water a little. It is advisable to keep the area free of competing weeds and grass during this period.

For more detailed advice and video guides, please visit our Help & Advice section.

MAINLAND UK — excluding remote locations
Small trees & shrubs*: £12 for 1 or more
Larger shrubs & mature Japanese Maples: £35 for 1 or more
Mature, Pleached, Hedging & Specialist Trees: £65 for 1 or more

REMOTE UK LOCATIONS — including Scottish Highlands & Islands
Small trees & shrubs*: £35 for 1 or more
Larger shrubs & mature Japanese Maples: £65 for 1 or more
Mature, Pleached, Hedging & Specialist Trees: £120 for 1 or more

*Small trees & shrubs are typically supplied in pots up to 15 litres.
Additional remote-location surcharges may apply.
Unfortunately, we are not able to make delivery of live plants to Northern Ireland or any countries outside of the UK.

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