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Prunus fontanesiana

Euonymus bungeana 'Pink Lady'

Pink Lady Winterberry Euonymus

Habit - rounded small tree or large shrub
Height: 15’-20’ Spread: 18’-25’
Flowers - yellowish/green flower, not showy, often hidden by foliage.
Foliage – light green summer foliage. 
Hardiness - Zone 4
Fall Foliage - Turns a light yellow fall color which contrasts nicely with the pink fruit.
Fruit - showy pink capsule with orange seed inside and which persists into the winter.
Cultural Requirements - tolerant of many soils.  Prefers full sun or part shade and moderate moisture.
Comments – Growth habit makes it an attractive small tree.  The pink fruit is very unique in the landscape.  No insect or pest problems at PERC. 

 

Cladrastis lutea

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 


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