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Euonymus europaeus Albus

Euonymus europaeus Albus

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White fruits revealing a bright orange aril characterise this rare form of the European spindle tree, as well as foliage that turns pale green-yellow at the end of the season. This deciduous bush is particularly ornamental from autumn to winter. Suitable for any type of soil, easy to cultivate, perfect for hedges or as a standalone plant.
Height at maturity
2.50 m
Spread at maturity
2 m
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -29°C
Soil moisture
Dry soil, Moist soil
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Best planting time March, October
Recommended planting time February to May, September to November
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Description

Euonymus europaeus 'Albus', also known as E. europaeus f. albus, is a lesser-known form of European spindle or bishop's cap. It is characterised by the white colour - instead of pinkish-red - of the capsule of its fruits. From late summer to mid-winter, the flexible branches of this bush are adorned with beautifully bicoloured fruits, white around a bright orange berry. Its foliage takes on a pale yellow, slightly greenish, luminous and soft hue as soon as the first cool temperatures arrive. Ideal as a hedge, in a flower bed, or as a standalone plant to admire this unique fruiting.

Euonymus europaeus f. albus has probably been cultivated since 1770. The typical species with pinkish-red fruits is very common. It belongs to the celastraceae family. The Albus form is a fairly fast-growing bush with an upright and slightly spreading habit. At maturity, the plant will reach approximately 2.50 m in height and 2 m in spread. This spindle is not invasive and therefore remains good company for its neighbours. You can even lightly prune it to give it a neater silhouette.

Its branches, with greyish and slightly fissured bark, bear small leaves measuring 5 to 7 cm long. They are of a medium green colour, lanceolate in shape, with barely toothed edges. In April-May, small flowers appear which do not exceed 1 cm in diameter. They are white with yellow and green highlights and consist of 4 tiny petals and a green centre. Grouped in cymes, they attract pollinators and will gradually form quite original and highly decorative fruits. The capsule, formed by 4 white to ivory lobes, will gently open to reveal light and vivid orange fruits. They are toxic, as are other parts of the bush: leaves and bark. However, birds will eat them in winter.

Euonymus 'Albus' is hardy and will thrive best in full sun exposure, but also in partial shade. It is a low-maintenance bush perfectly adapted to our climates and soils. It can be planted as a hedgerow, combined with hawthorns, wayfaring tree, smoke tree, medlars and ornamental fruiting roses, in a flower bed, or as a standalone specimen in a collector's garden.

Plant habit

Height at maturity 2.50 m
Spread at maturity 2 m
Habit spreading
Growth rate normal

Flowering

Flower colour insignificant
Flowering time April to May
Inflorescence Solitary
Bee-friendly Attracts pollinators
Fruit colour two-tone

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green

Botanical data

Genus

Euonymus

Species

europaeus

Cultivar

Albus

Family

Celastraceae

Origin

Western Europe

Product reference20203

Planting and care

Hardy Euonymus 'Albus' will thrive best in a sunny location, but also in partial shade. It adapts well to any well-prepared and loosened soil. Once well rooted, the bush shows resistance to moderate summer drought periods. Prune if necessary in March.

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Planting period

Best planting time March, October
Recommended planting time February to May, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Woodland edge
Type of use Border, Back of border, Hedge
Hardiness Hardy down to -29°C (USDA zone 5) Show map
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Planting spacing Every 150 cm
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Any
Soil type Clayey-chalky (heavy and alkaline), Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Dry soil, Moist soil, Loose and well-drained soil

Care

Pruning instructions Prune at the end of winter, prune heavily so that new shoots can emerge, take this opportunity to balance the bush and remove dead wood. Without pruning, the bush will grow naturally but it will be less floriferous and less colourful in autumn. Pruning also helps prevent the silhouette from becoming bare at the base.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time March to April
Soil moisture Dry soil, Moist soil
Disease resistance Very good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground

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