Overview
Euonymus fortunei 'Silver Queen' is a bushy, spreading, trailing, climbing evergreen shrub in the genus Euonymus, part of the Celastraceae family, with deciduous, evergreen foliage. It typically grows around 4.5 m tall. Euonymus fortunei 'Silver Queen' grows best in full sun and full shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include hedges, ground cover, specimen shrubs and wall shrubs. It is native to East Asia.
About
Euonymus fortunei, the spindle, Fortune's spindle, winter creeper or wintercreeper, is a species of flowering plant in the family Celastraceae, native to east Asia, including China, Korea, the Philippines and Japan. E.
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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, Full shade
- Soil type
- Sandy, Loamy, Clay
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Euonymus fortunei 'Silver Queen' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Evergreen shrub, Groundcover
- Habit
- Bushy, Spreading, Trailing, Climbing
- Foliage
- Deciduous, Evergreen
- Height
- 4.5 m
- Suggested uses
- Hedges, Ground cover, Specimen shrubs, Wall shrubs
- Native to
- East Asia
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Euonymus fortunei 'Silver Queen'
- Cultivation
- Prefers well-drained soil, tolerates a range of light conditions from full sun to full shade, drought tolerant once established
- Pruning
- Prune in late winter or early spring to maintain shape and control growth
- Propagation
- Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings, Layering
- Pest resistance
- Vine weevil, Horse chestnut scale, Euonymus scale, Caterpillars
- Disease resistance
- Powdery mildews, Leaf spot, Honey fungus
Frequently asked questions
How do I grow Euonymus fortunei 'Silver Queen'?
Prefers well-drained soil, tolerates a range of light conditions from full sun to full shade, drought tolerant once established.
Where is the best place to plant Euonymus fortunei 'Silver Queen'?
Euonymus fortunei 'Silver Queen' prefers full sun and full shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Euonymus fortunei 'Silver Queen' need?
Euonymus fortunei 'Silver Queen' 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 do I prune Euonymus fortunei 'Silver Queen'?
Prune in late winter or early spring to maintain shape and control growth.
How big does Euonymus fortunei 'Silver Queen' grow?
Euonymus fortunei 'Silver Queen' reaches a height of 4.5 m.
Is Euonymus fortunei 'Silver Queen' hardy in the UK?
Euonymus fortunei 'Silver Queen' 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 fortunei 'Silver Queen'?
Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings, Layering.