Euonymus alatus White brown seed pods

brown seed pods

An attractive woody climber with pinnate

This Scandinavian whitebeam is still relatively unknown but certainly worthy of more recognition

Young trees are broadly conical

Tolerates heat and some drought

Euonymus alatus White brown seed podsIn spring and summer this shrub is fairly inconspicuous, making its sudden autumn transformation all the more remarkable. The green, ovate, finely toothed leaves turn brilliant red accompanied by purple seed pods, cracking open to reveal bright orange seeds. The bark is also attractively winged, hence its name. One of the very best shrubs for autumn interest. Excellent on alkaline soils. H6