Euonymus alatus - 'Apterus'
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Euonymus alatus cultivation notes: This small tree will flourish in most well drained garden soils, especially chalky soils. This small tree will grow in semi shade, but for best autumn colour plant in full sun. Avoid pruning, limiting to shaping plant or removing dead wood.
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Plant Strengths: Attractive autumn colour; Attracts wildlife to feed or nest; All round tough plant suitable for problem areas; Ideal for fast growing screening; Fruit / berry producing; Attractive form or foliage for all year interest; Tolerates full sun and sandy, drought-prone soils; Tolerates cold exposed locations; Tolerates heavy clay soils; Suitable for planting in full shade.
Plant Weaknesses: Poisonous if eaten/irritating sap; Does not produce showy attractive flowers.
Common Missspellings: Uonymus, Uonimus, Euonimus, Euonimus, Euonemus