Overview
Euonymus planipes is a bushy shrubs in the genus Euonymus, part of the Celastraceae family, with deciduous foliage. It typically grows around 1.5-2.5 metres tall and 1.5-2.5 metres wide, reaching full size in around 10-20 years. Euonymus planipes 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 city and courtyard gardens and cottage and informal garden. It is native to China, Japan, Korea and Sakhalin.
About
Euonymus planipes is a sizable deciduous shrub characterized by its ovate foliage, which transitions to red in the fall. It produces small green flowers that give way to large, lobed red fruits. These fruits eventually split open, exposing bright orange seeds inside.
About the genus
Euonymus comprises deciduous or evergreen shrubs and small trees, typically displaying noteworthy autumn foliage and producing small flowers that give way to vibrant fruits.
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, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Euonymus planipes size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Shrubs
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Height
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Spread
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Time to full height
- 10-20 years
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden
- Native to
- China, Japan, Korea, Sakhalin
- Toxicity
- Humans/Pets: Harmful if eaten, wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling. For further information and contact numbers regarding pets, see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Euonymus planipes
- Cultivation
- Grows well in most well-drained soils and is tolerant of drier conditions
- Pruning
- Pruning group 1
- Propagation
- Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to vine weevil, horse chestnut scale, euonymus scale and caterpillars
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to powdery mildews, a leaf spot and sometimes honey fungus
Frequently asked questions
How do I grow Euonymus planipes?
Grows well in most well-drained soils and is tolerant of drier conditions.
Where is the best place to plant Euonymus planipes?
Euonymus planipes prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Euonymus planipes need?
Euonymus planipes 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.
How do I prune Euonymus planipes?
Pruning group 1.
How big does Euonymus planipes grow?
Euonymus planipes reaches a height of 1.5-2.5 metres and a spread of 1.5-2.5 metres. It takes around 10-20 years to reach full size.
Is Euonymus planipes hardy in the UK?
Euonymus planipes has a UK hardiness rating of H6.
How do I propagate Euonymus planipes?
Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings.
Is Euonymus planipes toxic?
Humans/Pets: Harmful if eaten, wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling. For further information and contact numbers regarding pets, see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants.