General Description | A large rounded formed plant, that has the characteristic leaf curl in very cold winters. Otherwise a deep rich green all year. |
ID Characteristic | One of the largest leaved Euonymus, with ovate leaves to 5-7cm long and purple buds, more so in winter. |
Shape | Spreading or climbing |
Landscape | As a mass planting, goundcover where it can be clipped periodically. |
Cultivation | Tolerant of most soils except swampy, extremely wet conditions, tolerates full sun and heavy shade, pH adaptable |
Pests | Euonymus scale can be a major problem if not controlled when first found. Some winter burn may occur in areas of low snowfall. Euonymus crown gall can be a minor problem. |
Notable Specimens | The Gardens of Fanshawe College , London, Ontario, Canada. |
Bark/Stem Description | Partially striated, dark grey to brown, relatively smooth. |
Flower/Leaf Bud Description | Acute, to very sharply pointed, pale purple to rose in winter. |
Leaf Description | Green, ovate, with acute apex, to about 5-7cm in length. Shiney above and dull pale green beneath. |
Colour Description | Little change in colour during the year. |
Texture Description | Medium textured plant but can look fine textured if clipped. |