Euonymus (lat. Euonymus) is a shrub that is found in many varieties and is largely grown by gardeners due to foliage. It is an easy to maintain shrub that can add color and brightness, especially to the conservatory. There are varieties of compact, large and creeping. Consider the main ones with a photo and description.
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Varieties of euonymus
Fortune's euonymus cultivar “Emerald’n Gold” (lat. Euonymus fortunei “Emerald’n Gold”) is a stunted shrub with gold-green leaves. This is one of the most common varieties grown in English gardens. It is compact, reaches a height of 60-70 centimeters. In the cold season, the foliage acquires a pinkish tint. This shrub withstands shading, therefore, it will help to decorate a shady corner in the garden.
The winged spindle tree (lat. Euonymus alatus) is a spectacular plant with its stunning autumn color. In the beginning of autumn, the foliage begins to turn pink, after which it becomes bright raspberry.
Fortune's euonymus cultivar “Emerald Gaiety” (lat. Euonymus fortunei “Emerald Gaiety”) - this variety has variegated leaves, dark green with white edges. This variety of euonymus is up to 25 cm high and can grow up to 2.5 m wide. In autumn, inconspicuous flowers of pale green color appear, after which pale pink fruits sometimes appear. But the main decoration of the variety is still the color of the leaves.
Euonymus European variety "Red Cascade" (lat. Euonymus europaeus "Red Cascade") is a variety that is often grown for its impressive autumn color. Its oval leaves turn bright red in the fall, and pink berries open to reveal orange seeds.
Euonymus, regardless of variety, is very easy to care for.
Light requirements
The euonymus can withstand even very poor lighting, but prefers to grow in full sun. Due to the lack of lighting, he may lose the color of the leaves.
Soil requirements
This shrub prefers well-drained soil. However, it can grow on poor soils. Like most plants, these plants do not like to sit in swampy soil, but even alkaline soil can tolerate it.
Water requirements
Euonymus should be regularly, but not plentifully watered. Moreover, it can withstand even temporary drought.
Fertilizer requirements
These shrubs respond very well to fertilizer application. If the bushes are planted in very poor soil or in a container, you can use granular fertilizer, which slowly dissolves when watering.
Eucalyptus pruning
All euonymos are relatively slow-growing plants that require very moderate pruning. What would stimulate a bushy crown should be in the spring before the appearance of the leaves to trim the bush by a third.
Breeding
The method of reproduction depends on the type of euonymus. So, European and winged euonymus reproduce well with green cuttings. To do this, a young green shoot is cut, which is soaked with the cut in the root growth stimulator, for example, Kornevin, for 2 hours. Then landed in a pot. After a month, with abundant watering, the cuttings will have roots that can be moved to open ground.
In order to propagate Fortune's euonymus, you should cut off the leaves on one node, scrape off the bark a little and sprinkle this twig with earth.After that, it is necessary to increase the amount of watering and after 3-4 weeks cut off this already rooted branch from the uterine bush with a sharp knife. Then the rooted shoot can be transplanted.
Diseases and pests of euonymus
With proper care, euonymos are resistant to diseases and pests.
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