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Euonymus alatus - (Thunb.)Siebold.

Common Name Winged Spindle Tree, Burningbush, Corky spindletree
Family Celastraceae
USDA hardiness 4-8
Known Hazards Although no records of toxicity have been seen for this species, a number of plants in this genus are suspected of being poisonous and so some caution is advised.
Habitats Thickets and woods in lowland and mountains all over Japan[58].
Range E. Asia - Japan.
Edibility Rating    (1 of 5)
Other Uses    (2 of 5)
Weed Potential Yes
Medicinal Rating    (2 of 5)
Care (info)
Fully Hardy Well drained soil Moist Soil Semi-shade Full sun
Euonymus alatus Winged Spindle Tree, Burningbush, Corky spindletree


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Euonymus alatus Winged Spindle Tree, Burningbush, Corky spindletree
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Summary

Bloom Color: Green, Yellow. Main Bloom Time: Early spring, Late spring, Mid spring. Form: Rounded.


Physical Characteristics

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Euonymus alatus is a deciduous Shrub growing to 2 m (6ft) by 3 m (9ft) at a medium rate.
See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 3. It is in flower from July to August, and the seeds ripen in October. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects.
Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.

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Synonyms

E. striatus.

Plant Habitats

Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Dappled Shade; Hedge;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Fruit  Leaves
Edible Uses: Tea

Young leaves, boiled[105, 177]. The fruit may be edible[105, 177]. No further details are given, though we would recommend caution in eating any member of this genus[K]. The fruit is about 8mm in diameter[200]. The seed contains 20.5% protein, 44.4% fat and 3.9% ash[218]. These reports of edibility should be treated with some caution, see the notes above on toxicity. The flowers are a tea substitute[178, 218].

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Medicinal Uses

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Anodyne  Anthelmintic  Antiphlogistic  Antipruritic  Astringent  Blood tonic  Cancer  Carminative  
Emmenagogue  Hypoglycaemic

The stem and branches are alterative, analgesic, anodyne, anthelmintic, anticoagulant, antiphlogistic, antipruritic, astringent blood tonic, carminative, emmenagogue, hypoglycaemic, and purgative[147, 178, 218, 279]. It is used in Korea to treat intestinal worms, suppressed menstruation and cancer[279]. A decoction is used in China in the treatment of 'cold' headache, general body aches, pruritis, irregular menstruation and other gynaecological diseases[147]. Plants contain the anticancer compound dulcitol[218].

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Other Uses

Hedge  Hedge

This species can be grown as a hedge, the var. compactus is normally used[29].

Special Uses

Hedge  Hedge

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Cultivation details

Landscape Uses:Border, Erosion control, Foundation, Hedge, Massing, Screen, Standard, Specimen. Thrives in almost any soil, including chalk[200], it is particularly suited to dry shaded areas[200]. Prefers a well-drained loamy soil[1]. A very ornamental and cold-tolerant plant[1], it tolerate temperatures down to about -25°c[184]. There are some named varieties developed for their ornamental value[182]. 'Compactus' is a more dense growing form for small gardens[182]. Special Features:Not North American native, Invasive, All or parts of this plant are poisonous, Inconspicuous flowers or blooms.

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Plant Propagation

Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe in a cold frame. Stored seed requires 8 - 12 weeks warm followed by 8 - 16 weeks cold stratification and can then be sown in a cold frame[78, 98]. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Cuttings of half-ripe wood, 5 - 8cm long taken at a node or with a heel, July/August in a frame. Very easy[200].

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Native Range

TEMPERATE ASIA: China (Hebei Sheng, Heilongjiang Sheng, Jilin Sheng, Liaoning Sheng, Nei Mongol Zizhiqu), Korea, Japan (Hokkaidô, Honshu, Kyushu, Shikoku)

Weed Potential

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Conservation Status

IUCN Red List of Threatened Plants Status :

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Growth: S = slow M = medium F = fast. Soil: L = light (sandy) M = medium H = heavy (clay). pH: A = acid N = neutral B = basic (alkaline). Shade: F = full shade S = semi-shade N = no shade. Moisture: D = dry M = Moist We = wet Wa = water.

 

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(Thunb.)Siebold.

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