Scientific Name
Euonymus alatus
Common Name
Winged euonymus

Hardiness Zones: 4 to 8
Habit: Deciduous
Growth Rate: Moderate to slow
Site Requirements: Sun to partial shade; range of soil types except wet
Height: 15 to 20 feet
Width: 15 to 20 feet
Texture: Medium
Form: Upright mound; horizontal branches; flat top
Flower/Fruit: Non-showy yellow-green flowers; 0.5 to 0.3" red fruit in fall
Foliage: Opposite to sub-opposite, simple leaves; 1 to 3" long; finely serrated; corky winged branches; excellent red fall color
Comments: Drought tolerant; fruit attracts birds; can be severely pruned
Cultivars: Korean strain
   



[Korean strain]

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