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Euonymus alatus Blade Runner

Euonymus alatus Blade Runner

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Deciduous, compact bush with a more or less irregular rounded habit, as wide as it is tall, reaching a height of less than 2 m. The green foliage turns a flamboyant scarlet red in autumn before falling to the ground. It then reveals the stems adorned with cork-like wing-like bands, which give it its common name of Winged Euonymus. Easy to cultivate in full sun or partial shade, a guaranteed spectacle in autumn.
Flower size
1 cm
Height at maturity
1.80 m
Spread at maturity
1.80 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 to November
Recommended planting time February to April, September to November
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Flowering time May to June
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Description

Euonymus alatus 'Blade Runner' is a variety of Compact Winged Euonymus, naturally quite rounded. This deciduous shrub is particularly attractive for the vibrant colouration of its autumn foliage, a bright scarlet red that is eye-catching in the garden. The falling leaves reveal its original and ornamental branches, adorned with corky strips resembling thin wings. Stunning as a specimen, it can also be used to create spectacular hedges at the end of the season and integrates perfectly into mixed borders.

Euonymus, or Winged Euonymus, is a member of the Celastraceae family, of which we find few other representatives in our gardens, except sometimes the Oriental Bittersweet (Celastrus orbiculatus), while it includes about 80 genera and 850 species. Euonymus alatus grows naturally in northeastern Asia, central China, and Japan, where it forms a small,1 to 3 m tall bush with a rounded habit and spreading branches. Its branches, equipped with 2 to 4 corky wings, give it its species name alatus (winged) and it is decorative with its red fruits and orange seeds and especially with its autumn colours ranging from scarlet pink to purple. This Euonymus was introduced to Europe around 1860.
Euonymus alatus 'Blade Runner' is an improvement of the botanical species, distinguished by its denser and more branched growth. Its spreading and almost spherical habit, more or less irregular, allows it to be easily pruned into a ball shape, or you can leave it in its natural, wild silhouette. It is relatively slow-growing and will reach about 1.50 m in all directions after about ten years, typically reaching 1.80 m at maturity. The slender branches are erect at the base, then spreading to form a cup shape and arching at their tips. They are green, especially when young, adorned with corky strips approximately 5 to 6 mm wide and very narrow, running along the entire length of the branch. In winter, when the leaves have fallen, they give the plant an intriguing, ornamental appearance.
The leaves of this Euonymus are elliptical to obovate, with a pointed tip, and measure 3 to 5 cm long. They are dark green, borne on short petioles and naturally curve downwards, giving this shrub a very recognizable appearance. In spring, in May-June, small yellowish-green flowers appear, grouped in clusters of 3 or 4, without ornamental interest. However, they are followed by the classic decorative fruits in the Euonymus genus, deep purple-red with an orange central aril. The aril is a fleshy covering that surrounds the seed, which is toxic if ingested, so be careful! In autumn, the foliage changes from dark green to bright scarlet red, sometimes passing through a flaming dark pink, and classifies this Euonymus in the group of shrubs with the most beautiful autumn colours.

Easy to grow and virtually maintenance-free, the 'Blade Runner' Euonymus deserves a place in all gardens, as the spectacle it offers in autumn is magnificent. Its compact habit allows it to be easily integrated into a border or a mixed hedge. Create an incredible scene by planting it at the base of a Ginkgo biloba 'Horizontalis', the Maidenhair Tree in its tabular form, slightly trailing. In autumn, its golden yellow foliage will create a striking contrast with the vibrant red of the Euonymus. For strong contrasts without waiting for autumn, choose Cercis canadensis 'Eternal Flame'. This Eastern Redbud with its lovely heart-shaped leaves starts its growth in bright red tones, gradually turning orange and yellow before finally green. Early in the season, before the flowers appear, it will reward you with charming pink flowers directly on the bare wood. And to complete your border, if you have a little space left, plant an Amber Beauty Manchurian Cherry that will enchant you all year round. Its delicate and fragrant white spring flowers turn into small black fruits, its green foliage turns golden yellow in autumn, and in winter, its magnificent ornamental orange bark can be admired.                       

 

 

Plant habit

Height at maturity 1.80 m
Spread at maturity 1.80 m
Habit Irregular, bushy
Growth rate slow

Flowering

Flower colour insignificant
Flowering time May to June
Inflorescence Solitary
Fruit colour two-tone

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour green

Botanical data

Genus

Euonymus

Species

alatus

Cultivar

Blade Runner

Family

Celastraceae

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference22580

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Planting and care

Euonymus alatus 'Blade Runner' is best planted in autumn in any well-drained, deep soil, even limestone or clay, in a sunny or lightly shaded location. Soak the root ball in a bucket for fifteen minutes before planting, during which time, dig a hole 50 cm on each side and at the bottom and mix planting compost with the existing soil. Position the root ball, backfill around it and water thoroughly. Water during the first two years, especially in hot and dry periods.

Pruning is unnecessary. It is better to pinch the young plants to encourage branching and only remove dead or diseased wood. In poor soil, apply fertiliser twice a year, in early spring and autumn. In case of prolonged drought, especially if the plants are young, water to maintain beautiful foliage. Once well established after 2 or 3 years, this bush 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 multiple specimens for better fruiting.

Planting period

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

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Woodland edge
Type of use Border, Free-standing, Hedge
Hardiness Hardy down to -29°C (USDA zone 5) Show map
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Planting density 1 per m2
Planting spacing Every 125 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, ordinary, deep, well-drained

Care

Pruning No pruning necessary
Soil moisture Dry soil, Moist soil
Disease resistance Very good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground

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