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Hamilton's Spindletree (Euonymus hamiltonianus)

Hamilton's Spindletree (Euonymus hamiltonianus) is a deciduous shrub or small tree with attractive foliage and colorful fruit.

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Sunlight

Full sun to partial shade

Watering

Moderate, consistent moisture

Soil

Adaptable to most well-drained soils, including clay, loam, and sandy types. Prefers slightly acidic to neutral pH.

Temperature

Ideal growing range

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Light feeding in spring

Care Requirements

Light

Full sun to partial shade

Full sun promotes best flowering and fruiting.

Water

Moderate, consistent moisture

Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings; reduce in winter.

Soil

Adaptable to most well-drained soils, including clay, loam, and sandy types. Prefers slightly acidic to neutral pH.

Temperature

Ideal growing range

15-25 °C

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Light feeding in spring

Use balanced, slow-release fertilizer.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Shrub, Tree

Plant Category

Foliage, Fruit, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Garden, Pot

Plant Environment

Outdoor

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

3-6 m

Spread

2-4 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

Deciduous

Leaf Color

Green, Purple, Red

Leaf Type

Opposite, simple, ovate to elliptic

Flower Size

0.5-1 cm

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Synonyms
Euonymus dolichophyllus Koidz.
Euonymus dorsicostatus Nakai
Euonymus hians Koehne
Euonymus juzepczukii Leonova
Euonymus lanceifolius Loes.
Euonymus nikoensis Nakai
Euonymus semiexsertus Koehne
Euonymus sieboldianus Blume
Euonymus vidalii Franch. & Sav.
Euonymus yedoensis Koehne
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderCelastrales
  • familyCelastraceae
  • genusEuonymus
  • speciesEuonymus hamiltonianus
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

Yes

Rating: 3/5

Toxic for pets

Yes

Rating: 4/5

Edible

No

All parts of the plant are toxic if ingested, causing gastrointestinal upset and other symptoms.

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