Winged Spindle

A slow growing, compact, deciduous shrub with unusual bark and excellent Autumn colour. Euonymus alatus Compacta has green leaves in Summer, and corky ‘wings’ along squarish stems, small, greeny-yellow flowers appear in Summer and later pink fruits with unusual orange seeds are carried into the Winter. Primarily grown for the much prized Autumnal colouring – the whole shrub turns brilliant crimson-red.

Site: Tolerates inland exposure
Soil: Well drained moist soils
Position: Full sun, tolerates partial shade
Season of Interest: Pink-orange fruit in Autumn/Winter, Autumn foliage, unusual Winter bark
Hardiness: Fully hardy
Height: 3ft (1m)  Spread: 5ft (1.5m)