Euonymus alatus 'Blade Runner' - 40-50 CM C10

Description
These produce red fruits from the beginning of September.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Euonymus alata.

Bulletpoints
* fruit ornaments * green shoots * the blossoms are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * attractive red autumn colouring * tolerates pruning * wind-resistant, cannot be built over

Leaves
Attractive red autumn colouring.

Bark
Corky bark.

Growth habit
Winged spindle 'Blade Runner' is roundish in structure.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
This plant is tolerant of pruning.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
This plant mainly bears fruit on 2-year-old wood. This must be taken into account when pruning.

Flower
The yellow flowers appear in clusters from May to June.

fruit
The red fruits of Euonymus alatus 'Blade Runner' are particularly decorative. These appear from the beginning of September.

Interesting facts
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Ornamental shrub, heather garden, bee pasture, bird food plant

Shoots
The shoots of Euonymus alatus 'Blade Runner' are green.

Root
Euonymus alatus 'Blade Runner' is a shallow-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms finely branched roots.