Also known as Rough-Stemmed Spindle · Warted Spindle · Warty-Barked Spindle
Safety note: This plant may be toxic to humans and pets. See toxicity details.
Euonymus verrucosus is an ornamental deciduous shrub known for its warty branches, attractive foliage, and small, star-shaped flowers. It offers good autumn color.
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. Can affect flowering and fruiting.
Moderate
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Keep soil consistently moist, but avoid waterlogging. Reduce in winter.
Well-drained, Loamy, Sandy
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Cold Hardy
25% intensity
Hardy in USDA zones 4-7. Tolerates cold winters.
Moderate
50% intensity
Feed in spring and during the growing season.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | Yes 3/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | Yes 3/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Low
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly, especially during dry periods, ensuring the soil remains consistently moist but not waterlogged. Reduce watering in winter when the plant is dormant.
Allow the top few centimeters of soil to dry out between waterings for established plants.
Prune in late winter or early spring before new growth begins. Remove dead, damaged, or crossing branches to maintain shape and improve air circulation.
Light pruning can be done after flowering to encourage bushier growth.
Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings taken in summer. Dip cuttings in rooting hormone and insert into a well-draining potting mix. Keep moist and in a warm, humid environment.
Can also be propagated from seed sown in autumn.
Repot young plants every 2-3 years in spring, or when root-bound. Use a well-draining potting mix. For mature plants, repotting is typically only necessary every 4-5 years, or if drainage becomes an issue.
Ensure new pot provides adequate space.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Euonymus Verrucosus (Euonymus verrucosus)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Celastrales |
| Family | Celastraceae |
| Genus | Euonymus |
| Species | Euonymus verrucosus |
Similar in genus Euonymus
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