Japanese spindle tree - Euonymus japonicus

Description and Uses

Euonymus japonicus (Japanese spindle tree) is a tropical tree from Japan. It is mainly grown for its ornamental crops (medium shelflife), but also

can be produced. The crop is harvested by total removing.

. Medical uses include;

The contains ( - ). After 35 years the tree can be totally removed as it reached its commercial and ecological goal. Euonymus japonicus has a lifespan of 48 years.

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Environmental limitations

The tree is 7 meters tall. It is medium growing and tolerates not less light than partial shade. Euonymus japonicus has a shallow root-system and forms symbiotic relations

(endo-mycorrhiza). It is not able to fix nitrogen. The tree`s flower-morphology is hermaphroditic and is pollinated by bees.

Euonymus japonicus thrives in an altitude of 1000 to 1500 meters above sea-level (tropical). The minimum temperature is -1°C and optimally between 10 - 24°C. The optimal rainfall is 1750 mm/year. Without irrigation the annual rainfall should be between 1000 - 1500 mm (L/m²). The optimal soil-pH is between 6.0 - 7.0 in a soil texture of loam. To salt it is intolerant to wind and to fire .

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Pests and Diseases

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diseases.

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Seed Propagation

Seeds are stratificant and can be stored for 1 months. There are approximative 29 seeds/kg. Unfortunately propagation instruction is missing.

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