Euonymus lucidus


Botanical Information

FamilyCelastraceae
GenusEuonymus
Specieslucidus
CategoryWoody
TypeTree (evergreen)
OriginHimalayas in Asia.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone9 - 11
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness ZoneRequires cold season protection under glass.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-7
Height6 - 10 m
Flowering PeriodApril, May

Description and Growing Information

PropagationBy seed and cuttings.
Notable SpecimensNational Trust Trelissick Garden, Feock, near Truro, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Leaf DescriptionBroad-lanceshaped, equally tapering, at both ends, sharply toothed, leathery, glossy above, hairless below green leaves.
Flower DescriptionSmall, with four white petals approximately 4 mm long,
Fruit DescriptionThree to four-lobed, berry-like, capsules which are 15 mm broad.

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