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Euonymus atropurpurea

 
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Family: Celastraceae
Genus: Euonymus (yoo-ON-ih-mus) (Info)
Species: atropurpurea (at-ro-pur-PURR-ee-uh) (Info)

Synonym:Euonymus atropurpureus

2 vendors have this plant for sale.

4 members have or want this plant for trade.

Category:
Herbs
Shrubs
Trees

Height:
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)

Spacing:
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade

Danger:
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color:
Purple

Bloom Time:
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer

Foliage:
Deciduous

Other details:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information:
Non-patented

Propagation Methods:
By dividing the rootball
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
By simple layering

Seed Collecting:
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Remove fleshy coating on seeds before storing
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

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Profile:

2 positives
1 neutral
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive Malus2006 On Jun 25, 2008, Malus2006 from Coon Rapids, MN (Zone 4a) wrote:

Uncommon in the Twin Cities location - usually public spots like the University of Minnesota St. Paul Campus and Minnesota Arboretum - the fruits are unique in that they are actually neon pink in color!
10/2008 I have seen a nice speciment on the College of St. Cathrine Campus.

Positive ViburnumValley On Jan 22, 2006, ViburnumValley from Scott County, KY (Zone 5b) wrote:

Eastern wahoo is an easy plant to grow. I do nothing for it, and you can review the pictures above to see its performance. I have circumneutral pH heavy clay loam here in KY, and this plant survives all the heat, humidity, and drought that the Ohio River valley can throw at it. It can have a range of fall colors, though there is room for selection. I have a plant that has scintillating red hues that I plan to propagate and evaluate. The red to pink fruit capsules, followed by the dangling scarlet fruit, brings joy every fall to the soon-to-be hibernating landscape.

Neutral smiln32 On Aug 31, 2001, smiln32 from Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) wrote:

Easily grown in average, medium wet, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Adaptable shrub which tolerates wide range of soils and full shade. Will not tolerate wet, poorly-drained soil, however.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Danville, Kentucky
Georgetown, Kentucky
Louisville, Kentucky
Anoka, Minnesota
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Holden, Missouri
Polo, Missouri
State College, Pennsylvania
Dickson, Tennessee
Garland, Texas
Eau Claire, Wisconsin



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