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Euonymus latifolius
Also called Broadleaf Spindle, Large Leaf Spindle
Euonymus latifolius is a rounded deciduous shrub of the spindle genus, native to the Mediterranean, south-central Europe and the Caucasus to Iran, reaching 2.5 to 4 m. It is low maintenance and grows best in shade or part shade, as too much sun can harm it.
Euonymus latifolius, the broad-leaved spindle tree, is a species of flowering plant in the family Celastraceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region, south-central Europe, the Caucasus, and the Middle East as far as Iran, and it has been introduced to Ireland, Great Britain, and Belgium. A shrub with a rounded growth form reaching 2.5 to 4 m (8 to 13 ft), it is typically found in shrublands, and in rocky habitats such as inland cliffs and mountain peaks. In the wild, it requires shade; too much sunlight can prove lethal. A low maintenance choice for a number of landscaping and garden applications, it is available from commercial nurseries.
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Text excerpted from the Wikipedia article Euonymus latifolius by its contributors, under CC BY-SA 4.0; the excerpts and the care summary drawn from them are shared under the same licence.
The care summary was written by AI (Claude, Anthropic) from the sources on this page, with general growing knowledge where they are silent. Check before relying on it.
Life form, climate and native range: World Checklist of Vascular Plants, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (CC BY 3.0), reformatted; see Plants of the World Online.
