Need help identifying this please, i think it is Japanese spindle?
- Thread starter Greenfields
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cbroad
Omono
Yeah, looks like Euonymus japonicus 'Aureomarginatus' to me.
Orion_metalhead
Masterpiece
Definitely a euonymus of some sort.
Greenfields
Sapling
If I were to prune it down to the thicker part of each beach will it grow again? I would like to have it short and bushy like broom style if possible
cbroad
Omono
It doesn't look particularly healthy to me. Did deer eat it or did somebody prune it with dull pruners or loppers?
These euonymus are somewhat prone to insect attacks, mostly from scale and aphids; I actually see it quite often. Euonymus has its own species of offending scale. Hopefully its health hasn't been compromised by them, they can transmit diseases.
Theoretically, yes you can prune it down to thicker parts and have it flush again with new growth.
These euonymus are somewhat prone to insect attacks, mostly from scale and aphids; I actually see it quite often. Euonymus has its own species of offending scale. Hopefully its health hasn't been compromised by them, they can transmit diseases.
Theoretically, yes you can prune it down to thicker parts and have it flush again with new growth.
Greenfields
Sapling
I think someone on site had used the hedge cutter on the section it is in!
I will try pruning it down to the thicker and see how it goes. It gets a nice amount of sun during the day on the section it is in and will hopefully get some new healthy growth
Thankyou
cbroad
Omono
Haha ok, that's why they looked chewed up!
Since that's all that happened to it, it should be fine to prune to shape. Make clean cuts and maybe even put a thin layer of wood glue over the cuts to help seal the wounds, euonymus can have die back issues and they're slow to heal big wounds.
Also, put your general area in your profile, that will help us give you more tailored advice specific for you.
Good luck!
