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Euonymus hamiltonianus Red Chief

€25.00
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Rose-coloured Chinese Bladdernut This is a medium-sized shrub for the middle-sized garden.  Euonymus hamiltonianus Red Chief is a deciduous shrub, with very dense, hard wood, and leaves that are glossy, elliptical and bright green, turning magenta-pink in autumn. Insignificant creamy-white flowers appear in May; these are followed by shapely pink fruits which split to reveal dark pink seeds. Good in a wildlife or cottage garden. Hamilton’s spindle Red Chief is known to be attractive to birds. Site: ShelteredSoil: Any moist but well-drained, acidic soilPosition: Full sun, dappled shade or partial shadeSeason of interest: Autumn in particularHardiness: Fully hardyHeight:  10’ (3m) Spread: 6’6” (2m) in  years

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