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Form
A rounded, flat-topped shrub with upright to horizontally spreading
branches.
Leaves
Opposite, simple leaf, 1" – 3" long and 1/2"
to 1 1/2" wide, is elliptical to oval with a finely toothed
margin. Color is medium to dark green.
Fall Color
Brilliant red. Color is very consistent but may not be as intense
if grown in shade.
Stem/Buds/Bark
The green to brown stems usually have 2 to 4 wide, corky wings
or ridges, a good winter identification characteristic. Numerous
lateral buds are green-brown-red and occur at breaks in the otherwise
continuous wings.
Flowers
Yellowish flowers are in clusters of three on a short stalk;
not showy.
Flowering Time
May through June.
Fruit
A cream to pinkish capsule which dries and opens to expose orange-red
seeds. The fruit may be showy in the fall if the leaves drop before
the seeds.
Landscape Uses
Winged euonymous is used for just about every landscape need.
It is planted for hedges, screens, massings and plant groupings.
This shrub can be a specimen plant or part of a shrub border. The
red fall foliage is especially effective next to water. It is also
a good foundation plant because of its horizontal lines.
Major Landscape Features
Medium-sized shrub; many landscape uses; specimen; excellent
fall color; showy fruit; corky or winged stems; site adaptable.
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