Euonymus oxyphyllus, the Korean spindle tree, is a species of flowering plant in the family Celastraceae, native to central and eastern China (including Taiwan), Manchuria, Korea, Japan and the Kurils.[2][1] It is a shrub or small tree typically reaching 2.5 m (8 ft).[3] The Royal Horticultural Society considers it to be a good tree for smaller gardens, especially for its colorful Autumn foliage and fruits.[4]

  • Flowers are inconspicuous
    Flowers are inconspicuous
  • Close up of flower
    Close up of flower
  • Ripening fruit hanging below leaves
    Ripening fruit hanging below leaves
  • Branch showing fruit remaining after leaf fall
    Branch showing fruit remaining after leaf fall

References

  1. ^ a b "Euonymus oxyphyllus Miq". Plants of the World Online. Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 14 May 2021.
  2. ^ "Korean Spindle Tree (Euonymus oxyphyllus)". Plants Database. National Gardening Association. 2021. Retrieved 14 May 2021.
  3. ^ "Euonymus oxyphyllus". The Royal Horticultural Society. 2021. Retrieved 14 May 2021.
  4. ^ "Trees for smaller gardens". The Royal Horticultural Society. Retrieved 14 May 2021.