Euonymus alatus 'Timber Creek'
winged spindle (syn 'Chicago Fire')
- 2 litre pot
- £17.49 £24.99
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- Position: full sun or partial shade
- Soil: any well-drained soil
- Rate of growth: slow
- Flowering period: May to June
- Hardiness: fully hardy
'Chicago Fire' is an unusual American cultivar with narrowly oval, dark green leaves in early and mid-season, turning vivid shades of fiery red before leaf fall in autumn. A hardy and robust form, often ‘firing up’ earlier than the species (Euonymu alatus), its pink, four-lobed fruit, which split to reveal orange seeds in autumn provide further interest, while the corky 'wings' on the stems create out-of-season interest.
When planting, dig a generous hole and mix some well-rotted compost or manure into the soil to enrich it before backfilling. Also incorporate mycorrhizal fungi to boost establishment. After planting, apply 5-7cm (2-3in) of organic mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
Prune after flowering, as needed, to maintain shape and control size, removing any old, crossing, or misdirected stems. Dormant pruning before spring helps rejuvenate the plant, but heavy tip pruning is generally not required unless shaping is desired. Thinning the interior improves airflow and overall health.
Prune after flowering, as needed, to maintain shape and control size, removing any old, crossing, or misdirected stems. Dormant pruning before spring helps rejuvenate the plant, but heavy tip pruning is generally not required unless shaping is desired. Thinning the interior improves airflow and overall health.
- Humans/Pets: Harmful if eaten