Water
Water regularly, especially during dry periods, to maintain consistently moist soil. Allow the top few centimeters of soil to dry out between waterings. Reduce watering frequency in cooler months.
Ensure good drainage to prevent waterlogging.
Also known as Hamilton's Spindletree · Winterberry Euonymus
Bunge's Spindle (Euonymus maackii) is a vigorous deciduous shrub or small tree with attractive glossy green leaves, producing showy red-pink fruits in autumn.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun to Partial Shade
50% intensity
Prefers full sun but tolerates partial shade.
Moderate
50% intensity
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Hardy in USDA zones 4-8; prefers moderate temperatures.
Moderate
50% intensity
Fertilize in spring and mid-summer.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Non-toxic
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly, especially during dry periods, to maintain consistently moist soil. Allow the top few centimeters of soil to dry out between waterings. Reduce watering frequency in cooler months.
Ensure good drainage to prevent waterlogging.
Prune in late winter or early spring before new growth begins. Remove dead, damaged, or crossing branches to maintain plant health and shape. Light pruning can be done after flowering to encourage bushiness.
Avoid heavy pruning.
Propagate from semi-hardwood cuttings taken in mid-summer. Insert cuttings into a moist, well-draining potting mix and cover with a plastic bag to maintain humidity. Rooting typically occurs within 4-6 weeks.
Repot young plants every 2-3 years in spring to refresh the soil and provide more space for root growth. Mature plants can be repotted less frequently, or root pruned if necessary. Use a well-draining potting compost.
Identify plants like this with ePlant AI
Snap a photo to get care tips and match similar species on the go.
Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Bunge's Spindle (Euonymus maackii)
Where Bunge's Spindle (Euonymus maackii) is found
Density
Tap map to explore
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Celastrales |
| Family | Celastraceae |
| Genus | Euonymus |
| Species | Euonymus maackii |
Similar in genus Euonymus
Answers based on plant encyclopedia data
