Overview
Euonymus cornutus ex Hird 103 is a bushy, upright, low and spreading shrubs in the genus Euonymus, part of the Celastraceae family, with evergreen, deciduous foliage. Euonymus cornutus ex Hird 103 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 cornutus ex Hird 103, known as spindle ex Hird 103, is a cultivar of Euonymus, a genus comprising deciduous or evergreen shrubs and small trees noted for their autumn foliage and colourful fruits. This cultivar is a bushy, upright shrub with a low and spreading habit, suitable for a variety of garden uses including hedging, ground cover, and mixed borders. It thrives in fertile, well-drained soils ranging from chalk to clay and sand, tolerating acid to alkaline pH. It prefers full sun to partial shade and is hardy to UK zone H5. Interest is mainly in spring and summer.
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 cornutus ex Hird 103 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 cornutus ex Hird 103
- 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 cornutus ex Hird 103?
Euonymus cornutus ex Hird 103 prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Euonymus cornutus ex Hird 103 need?
Euonymus cornutus ex Hird 103 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 cornutus ex Hird 103 hardy in the UK?
Euonymus cornutus ex Hird 103 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 cornutus ex Hird 103?
Semi-ripe cuttings in summer.
More in the Euonymus genus
- Euonymus alatuswinged spindle
- Euonymus alatus 'Variegatus'winged spindle 'Variegatus'
- Euonymus fortunei 'Minimus Variegatus' (v)
- Euonymus fortunei 'Sarcoxie'
- Euonymus fortunei 'Silver Pillar' (v)
- Euonymus japonicus 'Golden Anniversary'
- Euonymus japonicus 'Rokujo Variegated' (v)
- Euonymus planipesflat-stalked spindle
