Euonymus fortunei 'Blondy®'

Spindle Tree

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Common Name: 

Spindle Tree

Plant Type: 

Flower color: 

Foliage color: 

Yellow Variegated

Sun (From 0 to 5): 

Water (From 0 to 5): 

Maximum temperature: 

40°C

Minimum temperature: 

7°C

Maximum height: 

60 cm

Maximum width: 

60 cm

Spindle Tree (Euonymus fortunei 'Blondy®') - Description

Yellow and green variegated foliage is stunning.

Spindle Tree (Euonymus fortunei 'Blondy®') - Blooming

The inconspicuous flowers may give rise to showy fruit, but many individuals or cultivars will have a sparse load.

Spindle Tree (Euonymus fortunei 'Blondy®') - Growth

Euonymus grows best in a sunny spot to promote rich red autumn foliage. They are tolerant of urban conditions.

Spindle Tree (Euonymus fortunei 'Blondy®') - Planting

Dig a hole one foot wider and about as deep as the plant's rootball. Do not plant too deep. Roots should be visible at the surface of the soil and the top of the rootball should be even with the surrounding soil. In clay soil, the rootball should be slightly higher.Remove plants from their containers. Place plants in hole. Loosen roots by making four or five slashes, about one-inch deep vertically down the rootball with a knife. Then tease the roots out so they will grow into the surrounding soil. Be careful not to knock too much soil from the rootball.Backfill with a mix of existing soil and 1/2 soil amendment thoroughly mixed. In sandy porous soils, use sphagnum (Canadian) peat moss. In dense clay or poorly drained soils, use soil conditioner (finely ground pine bark).Water thoroughly. Then only water when the soil is dry to the touch about 1 1/2 inches or knuckle deep. Check regularly and only water when necessary.To give your new plant a head start, use a very mild solution of water soluble root-stimulating fertilizer which is high in phosphorous and potassium.

Spindle Tree (Euonymus fortunei 'Blondy®') - Pest

Common pests are scale insects, mites, leaf miners, aphids, and mealybugs. Other problems include stem dieback, fungal spots, witches' broom, and powdery mildew, all of which are quite frequent.

Spindle Tree (Euonymus fortunei 'Blondy®') - Interesting facts

Ingestion of any part of Euonymus can cause a moderately upset stomach. The wood was once used for spindles used in spinning wool.

Spindle Tree (Euonymus fortunei 'Blondy®') - Soil and irrigation

Moisture retentive soil, especially necessary in full sun. Deciduous species can tolerate somewhat dry soil. Soil must be fast-draining.

Euonymus fortunei 'Blondy®' - Spindle Tree - Photos