Euonymus alatus Compactus - Winged Spindle
Euonymus alatus Compactus - Winged Spindle
Euonymus alatus Compactus - Winged Spindle
Euonymus alatus Compactus - Winged Spindle
Euonymus alatus Compactus - Winged Spindle
Euonymus alatus Compactus - Winged Spindle
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Euonymus alatus Compactus - Winged Spindle
Julien M. • BE
Euonymus alatus Compactus - Winged Spindle
Euonymus alatus Compactus
Burning Bush, Winged Spindle
A very beautiful bush with a fiery red foliage, as it was received in October. It was simply magnificent upon opening the package. The young plant is sturdy and seems to be acclimating very well to its spot. Fast and accurate delivery, the root ball was nicely moist and the plant was well secured in the box.
annemarie, 25/10/2025
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Description
The Compact Winged Euonymus is a deciduous bush with a compact habit, dazzling at the end of the season. Few bushes combine such an accommodating character with an autumnal adornment. Initially a rather ordinary green until late summer, its small leaves ignite with the first frost in a flaming red, turn purple, then fade to pink and beige before falling. Its unremarkable green flowers in spring have metamorphosed into characteristic ornamental berries, pink and orange. Winter reveals its branches, curiously adorned with small thin strips resembling wings, a feature that earned it the name Winged Euonymus. Easy to incorporate into a shrub border, a low hedge, a small garden, or even a large container, this bush, which adds tremendous charm to the late season, will not disappoint.
Native to Asia, specifically central and northern China, Japan, and Korea. It belongs to the Celastraceae family. This beautiful bush, reaching a height of 1m (3.2ft) and a width of 1.20m (3.9ft), has slow growth and is perfectly hardy. The spherical habit is compact, bushy, spreading, highly branched, supported by branches adorned with 4 prominent and thin corky bands. The deciduous, opposite, ovate, simple leaves, measuring 5 to 8cm (3.1in) in length, are serrated and range from medium green to darker green in summer, turning a brilliant dark red in autumn. In October, an insignificant flowering of small white-greenish flowers gives way to highly decorative red-purple berries, measuring 1cm (0.4in) in diameter, containing a toxic orange seed.
Thanks to its naturally compact form, the Compact Winged Euonymus will find its place in a shrub or perennial border, contrasting well with bronze fennel, blue or mauve asters, barberries, conifers (junipers, cypresses, dwarf cypresses), or variegated hollies. In a small group, it catches the eye in autumn, adding depth to the garden or brightening a slightly dark corner. In a mixed hedge, it can accompany the other deciduous euonymus, Euonymus europeus Red Cascade, Persian Ironwood, smoke bushes, dyer's madder. Alternate with shrubs that flower in spring or summer for a continuous display.
Tip: In case of drought, water to maintain beautiful foliage. This highly tolerant bush withstands hot and dry summers much better than many species known to be drought-resistant, provided it has a sufficiently deep, clayey soil.
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Euonymus
alatus
Compactus
Celastraceae
Burning Bush, Winged Spindle
China
Planting and care
Euonymus alatus Compactus is best planted in autumn in any well-drained, deep soil, even chalk or clay, in a sunny or lightly shaded location. Pruning is unnecessary, it is better to pinch the young plants to make them more branched and only remove dead or diseased wood. In poor soil, apply fertilizer twice a year, in early spring and autumn. In case of prolonged drought, especially if the plants are young, water to maintain beautiful foliage. It is proven that this bush, once well established after 2 or 3 years of cultivation, requires no maintenance and can do without watering in summer, even in hot and dry climates, as long as it has sufficiently deep soil to draw some moisture from. It has few pests and no diseases. Plant several specimens to ensure better fruiting.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
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