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winged euonymus

Euonymus alatus

shrub☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate waterZone 4a – Zone 8b

A deciduous shrub prized for its brilliant red-purple fall foliage and distinctive corky winged branches. Its compact, rounded form and easy care make it a popular ornamental for landscapes.

Overview

Form: Rounded
Growth Rate: moderate
Size: 6–20′ tall × 6–10′ wide
Dormancy: deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

low

Flood Tolerance

none

Zone 4aZone 8b

1471013

ColderWarmer

pH Range

57.5

7.0

3.556.589

Soil Texture

Medium

Seasonality

Bloom Season

Season of Interest

Fall

Shrub

Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.

Succession Role

early successionalmid successional

Native Range

Eastern Asia

Function & Care

wildlife benefithedgerowwindbreak

Establishment & Care

Establishment: easy
Maintenance: low
Propagation: seed, cutting

winged euonymus

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Tolerances & Soil

Seasonality

Shrub

Native Range

Function & Care

Companion Planting

Plants well with

winged euonymus

Overview

Tolerances & Soil

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Forest Layer Placement

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Native Range

Function & Care

Companion Planting

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