Euonymus vagans
Botanical Information
| Family | Calastraceae |
| Genus | Euonymus |
| Species | vagans |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
| Origin | Native to China. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 7 - 10 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 6b - 8a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H6 - H3 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -18 - 2 |
| Temperature (°F) | 0 - 35 |
| Height | 3 m |
| Spread | 2 - 3 m |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | April, May, June, July |
Description and Growing Information
| Shape | Globosa, upright. |
| Landscape | A shrub or small tree that is not often used in landscape since it is mainly recognized for the brilliant fruit/seeds that it bears. It can, however, be used as hedges or screens either grown in its natural form or pruned to a desired shape. It can also be planted in mass groupings or used as an elegant accent piece all on its own, showcasing form, foliage and its fruit/seeds. |
| Propagation | Self sowing, semi-ripe cuttings, cold frame. |
| Cultivation | Can grow comfortably in full sun to dappled shade. Clay, loam or sand are all acceptable soil types. It is also able to grow in slight acidic or alkaline soils. It can grow in moist or dry conditions but prefers well-drained soil |
| Pests | The most problematic pest that affect both evergreen and deciduous Euonymus species is the euonymus scale. These armoured scales puncture foliage, causing stunted growth, yellow spots on foliage, branch dieback and death if left untreated. This plant is also vulnerable to leafspot and powdery mildew. |
| Notable Specimens | Wakehurst Place, Ardingly, Haywards Heath, Sussex, England. |
Photographs
Euonymus vagans, form. Wakehurst Place, Ardingly, Haywards Heath, Sussex, England. 25/10/2019.
Euonymus vagans, leaf. Wakehurst Place, Ardingly, Haywards Heath, Sussex, England. 25/10/2019.