Overview

Euonymus fortunei 'Kewensis' is a matforming shrubs in the genus Euonymus, part of the Celastraceae family, with evergreen foliage. It typically grows around Up to 10 cm tall and 0.1-0.5 metres wide, reaching full size in around 5-10 years. Euonymus fortunei 'Kewensis' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. It is low maintenance. Suggested uses include hedging and screens, cottage and informal garden, wildlife gardens, low maintenance and flower borders and beds.

About

Euonymus fortunei 'Kewensis' (spindle 'Kewensis') is a matforming evergreen shrub belonging to the Celastraceae family. It grows up to 10 cm in height with a spread of 0.1 to 0.5 metres, reaching full size over 5 to 10 years. This low-maintenance cultivar 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 conditions. Suitable for exposed or sheltered sites, it is notable for its interest during the autumn and winter seasons.

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, Partial shade

Soil type

Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil pH

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Soil moisture

Moist but well-drained, Well-drained

Aspect

South-facing, North-facing, West-facing, East-facing

Exposure

Exposed, Sheltered

UK hardiness

H6

Plant details

Euonymus fortunei 'Kewensis' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Shrubs, Alpine Rockery

Habit

Matforming

Foliage

Evergreen

Height

Up to 10 cm

Spread

0.1-0.5 metres

Time to full height

5-10 years

Suggested uses

Hedging and screens, Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens, Low Maintenance, Flower borders and beds

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Euonymus fortunei 'Kewensis'

Propagation

Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings

Pest resistance

Vine weevil, Horse chestnut scale, Euonymus scale, Caterpillars

Disease resistance

Powdery mildews, Leaf spot, Honey fungus

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