*Japanese spindletree
*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:
*Non-native species (not native to Delaware)
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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