Euonymus alatus 'Compactus'

China to Japan.

Winged spindle 'Compactus' is an upright, broad and dense small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1 - 1.5 m and is approx. 1 - 2 m wide. Slow-growing.

The deciduous leaves of the Winged spindle 'Compactus's are medium green, ovate, opposite. They are about 4 - 6 cm in size. Winged spindle 'Compactus' turns bright crimson in autumn.

Corky bark.

The greenish-yellow flowers of the Winged spindle 'Compactus' appear in clusters from May to June.

The orange-red fruits of Euonymus alatus 'Compactus' are particularly decorative. These appear from the beginning of September.

Euonymus alatus 'Compactus' is a shallow-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms finely branched roots.

Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

The Winged spindle 'Compactus' has good frost hardiness.

Normal soil.

Heather garden, bee pasture

Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

The plant has a medium water requirement.

This plant mainly bears fruit on 2-year-old wood. This must be taken into account when pruning.

This plant is tolerant of pruning.

Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).