Euonymus verrucosus

Unusual in the UK, Euonymus verrucosus grows to be a medium sized to large, deciduous shrub with bronze-purple flowers in summer followed by eye-catching purple-pink fruit. These fruit split to reveal yellowish-orange seed. The leaves have attractive purple and orange autumn colours. Densely branched once established with interesting, warty stems.

Best flower and fruit display once established in a position with plenty of sun and shelter from strong winds.

• Position: Full sun or light shade.
• Soil: Any fertile soil.
• Hardiness: Hardy.
• Flowering Period: April - May.
• Flower Colour: Bronze-purple
• Rate of Growth: Moderate.
• Habit: Euonymus verrucosus grows to be a medium sized or eventually large, densely branching shrub.
  • Height: Eventually 2.5 m (8 ft) - 3 m (10 ft).
  • Spread: 3 m (10 ft).

• Notes: The fruit are toxic and should not be eaten.