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Euonymus clivicolus var. rongchuensis - Spindle

Euonymus clivicolus var. rongchuensis
Chinese Winged Spindle

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Tiny, feeble stem... To be seen in spring... Otherwise, fast and careful delivery as usual, thank you.

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This deciduous bush, which reaches a height of 1.50 m (4 ft 11 in), is rare in cultivation and presents a fruiting that is as surprising as it is decorative: its large fruits, equipped with 5 large wings, are initially cream-coloured and then turn fuchsia pink. They open in autumn, revealing berries of a beautiful bright orange. The bush, with a rather upright habit, is adorned with long lanceolate leaves of dark green colour and produces clusters of delicately speckled purple flowers in spring. Fully hardy, it thrives in soils that remain cool and in partial shade. A collector's bush, worthy of being displayed either on its own or at the centre of a large bed of perennials and low-growing bushes!
Flower size
1 cm
Height at maturity
1.50 m
Spread at maturity
80 cm
Exposure
Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -15°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time March, October
Recommended planting time February to April, September to November
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Description

The Euonymus clivicolus var. rongchuensis is a deciduous spindle tree that is still rarely available for sale. This Chinese species will delight collectors of rare shrubs and is distinguished by its modest growth, its long lanceolate leaves, but above all by its curious and decorative fruiting that lasts a long time in winter. The large fruits with well-developed 5 wings change from cream to pink and then to bright pink when opening to reveal very bright orange berries. Place this amazing spindle tree in a prominent position, in partial shade and in soil that remains fresh, for example in the centre of a large bed of perennials and low-growing shrubs.

 

This spindle tree, native to southwest China, has similarities with the Euonymus cornutus var. quinquecornutus, which is more commonly cultivated: it resembles it in the appearance of its fruits and foliage. However, it has the advantage of having a more upright habit and slightly faster growth. All these shrubs in the Celastraceae family are native to Asia.

The Euonymus clivicolus is a moderately fast-growing shrub with an upright habit, slightly flaring upwards. Its growth remains modest, on average 1.50m (4 ft 11 in) tall and 90 cm (35.4 in) wide at maturity. Its final size is estimated to be a maximum of 2.50 m (8 ft 2 in) in height in our gardens. Its branches bear long, narrow leaves, more or less upright, 7 to 10 cm (2.8 to 3.9 in) long. They are medium green, shiny, thick, lanceolate, with finely toothed edges. This foliage remains attached to the branches for a long time before falling.

The flowering, discreet but long-lasting, occurs from April to June. The small flowers, speckled with faded purple, are grouped in clusters or corymbs. They measure about 1cm (0.4 in) in diameter and have 4 tiny petals. They attract pollinating insects and gradually form original and very decorative fruits until winter. The fruit's envelope, equipped with 5 large wing-shaped or horn-shaped protrusions, changes from cream yellow to pink and then to bright pink. It gradually opens to let hang the very pronounced bright orange berries. Do not be fooled by this beautiful appearance, they are not edible, nor are any other parts of the shrub: leaves and bark. Keep them out of the reach of children who may be tempted by this attractive fruiting. However, birds will be satisfied with them in winter.

 

This original spindle tree is a very interesting shrub for garden decoration in autumn and winter. Its unusual and remarkably coloured fruiting makes it a choice specimen that the gardener will pause in front of for long moments. It can be placed in the foreground of a bed of shrubs chosen for their autumn colours (Cotinus, other deciduous spindle trees, Hamamelis), but also in the centre of a small scene composed of late-flowering robust perennials: asters, tall sedums, colourful Miscanthus and panicles, Japanese anemones and eupatoriums.

  

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Euonymus clivicolus var. rongchuensis - Spindle (Flowering) Flowering
Euonymus clivicolus var. rongchuensis - Spindle (Foliage) Foliage

Plant habit

Height at maturity 1.50 m
Spread at maturity 80 cm
Habit Irregular, bushy
Growth rate normal

Flowering

Flower colour purple
Flowering time April to June
Inflorescence Cyme
Flower size 1 cm
Fruit colour orange

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green

Botanical data

Genus

Euonymus

Species

clivicolus

Cultivar

var. rongchuensis

Family

Celastraceae

Other common names

Chinese Winged Spindle

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference864301

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Planting and care

Plant this Euonymus in spring or autumn, in a sunny but not scorching or partially shaded position, in a well-prepared and well-drained soil. It prefers a rich, deep and moist soil throughout the year. You can add gravel (in excessively clayey and compacted soil), compost, well-rotted manure, and monitor watering according to your climate and region. Prune lightly in late winter to promote branching. This Chinese Euonymus is much less prone to attacks from caterpillars and other insects than our European Euonymus.

Planting period

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

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Woodland edge
Type of use Border
Hardiness Hardy down to -15°C (USDA zone 7b) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 1 per m2
Exposure Partial shade
Soil pH Any
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil, Ordinary but deep soil, rather draining

Care

Pruning instructions Prune lightly in late winter to encourage branching of the branches.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time March
Soil moisture Moist soil
Disease resistance Good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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