*Japanese spindletree

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*Euonymus japonicus
JAPANESE SPINDLETREE

Celastraceae
Asia

Location: map coordinates T-9 (north side of Washington Building), N 39°11'7'' W 75°32'46''

Planting history: presently unknown.

Description:
  • evergreen shrub or small tree
  • etymology: Euonymus = the Latin name; japonicus = of Japan
  • leaves opposite, simple, shiny green
  • flowers small, greenish-white, not showy
  • fruit orange with pink aril; attractive in autumn
  • popular ornamental; drought-tolerant

*Non-native species (not native to Delaware)


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