Euonymus europaeus 'Red Cascade' (Red Cascade Spindle Tree)
Botanical Information
| Family | Celastraceae |
| Genus | Euonymus |
| Species | europaeus |
| Cultivar | 'Red Cascade' |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (deciduous) |
| Origin | Horticultural origin. |
| Pronunciation |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 6b - 7a |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 6b |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H6 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -20 to -15 |
| Temperature (°F) | 4 to 5 |
| Height | up to 3 m |
| Spread | 2.5 m |
| Growth | Medium |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | Euonymus europaeus 'Red Cascade' or Red Cascade Spindle Tree is a large deciduous shrub with small, yellow-green flowers and bright rose-pink fruit containing orange seeds. |
| Pests | Prone to scale insects and caterpillars. Powdery mildew is also a possible disease. |
Photographs
A plant growing at the author's residence in Strathroy, Ontario, Canada.
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