Mark A. Miller
Family
Celastraceae
Botanical Name
EUONYMUS myrianthus
Plant Common Name
Evergreen Spindletree
Special Notice
This entry has yet to be reviewed and approved by L2G editors.
General Description
Glossy green foliage is a handsome backdrop to both the evergreen spindletree's clusters of yellow green flowers and the light orange-yellow fruits that follow. This variable large shrub to small tree is a broadleaf evergreen native to the woodlands of western China. Its smooth, dark gray to dark gray-brown bark is contrasted by its young branch twigs which are green. It forms a rounded but upright shape.
The folages is a rich glossy green and are pleasant tapering ovals. In late spring to summer, the tiny yellow-green flowers appear on brach tips in clusters and collectively add interest. The rounded fruits that follow are a light orange-yellow, ripening darker just before they split open to reveal the chocolate brown seeds that are orange covered (arils). Although evergreen, the coolness of fall and winter will blush oldest, soon-to-be-shed leaves to a light yellow and orange, accentuating the fruits.
Grow evergreen spindletree in any fertile, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It may be trimmed at anytime, ideally in late autumn, to a desired shape if used as a hedge, screen or foundation plant. It also looks great as an anchoring shrub at the base of woodland trees in a park or mixed border setting. It is susceptible to euonymus scale and potentially may become a nuisance if seeds are scattered by birds and they germinate.
There are potential health concerns regarding parts of this plant, for further information, visit http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/depts/hort/consumer/poison/Euonysp.htm .
Characteristics
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AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
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USDA Hardiness Zone
7 - 10
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Sunset Zone
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Plant Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial Shade
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Height
10'-40' / 3.0m - 12.2m
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Width
8'-25' / 2.4m - 7.6m
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Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
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Native To
China
Growing Conditions
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Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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Soil Drainage
Well Drained
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Soil type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
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Growth Rate
Medium
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Water Requirements
Average Water
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Habit
Oval/Rounded
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Seasonal Interest
Summer, Fall, Winter
Ornamental Features
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Flower Interest
Insignificant
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Flower Color
Yellow Green
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Fruit Color
Orange, Gold, Peach, Chocolate
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Fruit Color Modifier
Multi-Color
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Foliage Color (Spring)
Green, Dark Green
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Foliage Color (Summer)
Green, Dark Green
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Foliage Color (Fall)
Dark Green, Light Yellow, Orange Red
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Foliage Color (Fall) Modifier
Spotted/Mottled
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Foliage Color (Winter)
Dark Green, Light Yellow, Orange Red
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Foliage Color (Winter) Modifier
SpottedMottled
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Bark Color
Chocolate, Gray
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Fragrant Flowers
No
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Fragrant Fruit
No
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Fragrant Foliage
No
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Bark or Stem Fragrant
No
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Flower Petal Number
Single
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Repeat Bloomer
No
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Showy Fruit
Yes
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Edible Fruit
No
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Showy Foliage
Yes
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Foliage Texture
Medium
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Foliage Sheen
Glossy
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Evergreen
Yes
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Showy Bark
No
