Euonymus alatus Little Moses ('Odom') — Bushy, Upright, Low and spreading

Overview

Euonymus alatus Little Moses ('Odom') is a bushy, upright, low and spreading shrubs in the genus Euonymus, part of the Celastraceae family, with evergreen, deciduous foliage. Euonymus alatus Little Moses ('Odom') grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include hedging, ground cover, specimen shrubs, mixed borders and coastal gardens.

About

Euonymus alatus Little Moses ('Odom') is a cultivar of Euonymus, a genus of deciduous or evergreen shrubs and small trees known for their autumn foliage and small flowers that develop into vibrant fruits. This cultivar forms a bushy, upright, low and spreading shrub with evergreen or deciduous foliage. It thrives in full sun or partial shade and adapts well to various soil types including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, with a preference for moist but well-drained or well-drained conditions. Hardy to UK zone H5, it suits hedging, ground cover, specimen planting, mixed borders, and coastal gardens.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Euonymus

Sunlight: Full sun, Partial shade
Soil type: Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moisture: Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Aspect: North, South, East, West-facing
Exposure: Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness: H5

Plant details

Euonymus alatus Little Moses ('Odom') size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: Shrubs
Habit: Bushy, Upright, Low and spreading
Foliage: Evergreen, Deciduous
Suggested uses: Hedging, Ground cover, Specimen shrubs, Mixed borders, Coastal gardens

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Euonymus alatus Little Moses ('Odom')

Propagation: Semi-ripe cuttings in summer
Pest resistance: Vine weevil, Horse chestnut scale, Euonymus scale, Caterpillars
Disease resistance: Powdery mildews, Leaf spot, Honey fungus

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to plant Euonymus alatus Little Moses ('Odom')?

Euonymus alatus Little Moses ('Odom') prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.

What soil does Euonymus alatus Little Moses ('Odom') need?

Euonymus alatus Little Moses ('Odom') is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained to well-drained.

Is Euonymus alatus Little Moses ('Odom') hardy in the UK?

Euonymus alatus Little Moses ('Odom') has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.

How do I propagate Euonymus alatus Little Moses ('Odom')?

Semi-ripe cuttings in summer.

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