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fortune's spindle

fortune's spindle

Euonymus fortunei

shrub⛅ part shade💧💧 moderate waterZone 5b – Zone 9b

A hardy, evergreen shrub valued for its small, glossy foliage and low, spreading habit. Often used as groundcover or in borders, it tolerates poor conditions and requires minimal maintenance.

Overview

Form
Spreading
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
1.5–1′ tall × 3–6′ wide
Dormancy
evergreen

Tolerances & Soil

low

Flood Tolerance

none
Zone 5bZone 9b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 5b to Zone 9b

pH Range

5.27.8
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 5.2 to 7.8

Soil Texture

Coarse, Medium, Fine

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

WinterSpring

Shrub

Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.

Succession Role

early successional

Native Range

Eastern Asia

Function & Care

erosion controlhedgerowwildlife benefit
Coppicing

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
cutting, layering, division

Companion Planting

Plants well with