Euonymus schensianus 'Beni Yakko'

Famille: 
Celastraceae
Synonymes: 
Euonymus shensianus

Rare shrub.

Classification

Trees and shrubs

Climat

Zone 9: from -7°C to -1°C

Couleur de feuille

  • Green

Couleur de fleur

  • Yellow
  • Green

Exposition

  • Sheltered winds
  • Part shade

Taille

3 to 5m
1 to 2m

Intérêts remarquables

  • Foliage
  • Evergreen
  • Fruit

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

  • ORIGIN: He is native to central China, specifically the province of Shaanxi.
  • CLIMATE: Although specific data on its cold hardiness are limited compared to common species, it is generally considered hardy in temperate climates.
  • EXPOSURE: It prefers a sunny or partially shaded location.
  • SOIL: It adapts to most soils, provided they are well drained and remain cool.
  • GROWTH: Its growth is moderate, which allows it to be kept at a smaller height if necessary by regular pruning.
  • PROPAGATION: Sowing.
  • PRUNING:
  • USE:

GENERAL PHYSIOLOGY 

  • DIMENSIONS: Approximately 3 meters. Sometimes more than 5m.
  • HABIT: It is considered a medium to large shrub or a small tree depending on its cultivation method. It can have a bushy and branching habit from the base.
  • TRUNK:
  • BARK:
  • BRANCHES: Branches and twigs moderately robust, striated, brown or grey-brown.
  • NOTE: As with most spindle trees, the fruits and leaves of Euonymus schensianus are toxic to humans if ingested.

PHYSIOLOGY OF LEAVES

  • SHAPE: Oval-elliptic, obovate or obovate-elliptic, 5 to 8 (or even 10) cm long by 2.5 to 4 cm wide, with a sub-rounded, cuneate or attenuated base.
  • COLOUR: The leaves are a deep green.
  • NOTE: This is an evergreen or semi-evergreen shrub. Leathery leaves.

PHYSIOLOGY OF FLOWERS

  • PERIOD: It produces inconspicuous flowers in spring or summer.
  • FORM:
  • COLOUR: Greenish or yellowish.
  • NOTE:

PHYSIOLOGY OF FRUIT

  • SHAPE: Decorative fruit capsules that open to reveal colored seeds (often orange or red), resembling the shape of a "bishop's cap". Capsules almost globular, about 1 cm in diameter, with 4 broad and obtuse wings, measuring more than 8 × 6 mm when mature.
  • COLOUR: Capsule green to brown, or yellow-brown when dry. Aril bright red.
  • PERIOD: September-November.
  • SEEDS :
  • NOTE :