Euonymus Shrub
Euonymus is a genus of flowering shrubs that come in many varieties and can be evergreen or deciduous. They are also known as spindle trees and wintercreepers.
Appearance
Euonymus shrubs have opposite, simple leaves
The leaves can be light green, dark green, or variegated
The flowers are small and greenish maroon in color
The fruit is a reddish, pink, ivory to yellow capsule that splits to reveal orange-red seeds
Growth
Most euonymus species grow medium to fast
Some species grow very fast, while others grow slowly
Euonymus shrubs can be pruned at any time of year
Heavy pruning should be done in early spring
Euonymus is a genus of flowering shrubs that come in many varieties and can be evergreen or deciduous. They are also known as spindle trees and wintercreepers.
Appearance
Euonymus shrubs have opposite, simple leaves
The leaves can be light green, dark green, or variegated
The flowers are small and greenish maroon in color
The fruit is a reddish, pink, ivory to yellow capsule that splits to reveal orange-red seeds
Growth
Most euonymus species grow medium to fast
Some species grow very fast, while others grow slowly
Euonymus shrubs can be pruned at any time of year
Heavy pruning should be done in early spring
Euonymus is a genus of flowering shrubs that come in many varieties and can be evergreen or deciduous. They are also known as spindle trees and wintercreepers.
Appearance
Euonymus shrubs have opposite, simple leaves
The leaves can be light green, dark green, or variegated
The flowers are small and greenish maroon in color
The fruit is a reddish, pink, ivory to yellow capsule that splits to reveal orange-red seeds
Growth
Most euonymus species grow medium to fast
Some species grow very fast, while others grow slowly
Euonymus shrubs can be pruned at any time of year
Heavy pruning should be done in early spring