Overview
Euonymus europaeus 'Red Cascade' is a bushy, upright, spreading, low-growing, compact, mound-forming deciduous shrub in the genus Euonymus, part of the Celastraceae family, with deciduous, evergreen foliage. It typically grows around 6.0 m tall. Euonymus europaeus 'Red Cascade' grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include hedging, ground cover, specimen shrubs, mixed borders, coastal gardens and wildlife gardens. It is native to Belgium, Brussels-Capital Region, Flemish Region and Walloon Region.
About
Euonymus europaeus, the spindle, European spindle, or common spindle, is a species of flowering plant in the family Celastraceae, native to much of Europe, where it inhabits the edges of forest, hedges and gentle slopes, tending to thrive on nutrient-rich, chalky and salt-poor soils. It is a deciduous shrub or small tree.
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About the genus
Euonymus is a genus of flowering plants in the staff vine family Celastraceae. Common names vary widely among different species and between different English-speaking countries, but include spindle, burning-bush, strawberry-bush, wahoo, wintercreeper, or simply euonymus. It has about 140 species of deciduous and evergreen shrubs, small trees and lianas.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Euonymus
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Sandy, Loamy, Clay
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Euonymus europaeus 'Red Cascade' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Deciduous shrub
- Habit
- Bushy, Upright, Spreading, Low-growing, Compact, Mound-forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous, Evergreen
- Height
- 6.0 m
- Suggested uses
- Hedging, Ground cover, Specimen shrubs, Mixed borders, Coastal gardens, Wildlife gardens
- Native to
- Belgium, Brussels-Capital Region, Flemish Region, Walloon Region
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Euonymus europaeus 'Red Cascade'
- Propagation
- Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings
- 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 europaeus 'Red Cascade'?
Euonymus europaeus 'Red Cascade' prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Euonymus europaeus 'Red Cascade' need?
Euonymus europaeus 'Red Cascade' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including sandy, loamy and clay. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained to moist but well-drained.
How big does Euonymus europaeus 'Red Cascade' grow?
Euonymus europaeus 'Red Cascade' reaches a height of 6.0 m.
Is Euonymus europaeus 'Red Cascade' hardy in the UK?
Euonymus europaeus 'Red Cascade' has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Euonymus europaeus 'Red Cascade'?
Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings.