Euonymus Shrub

$0.00

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