Euonymus phellomanus /Corktree

Summer foliage and winged (corky) stems
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Summer foliage and winged (corky) stems	Close-up of the brown corky wings on the stems	Young tree showing corky wings on stems and trunk
Young plant at the Birmingham Botanical Garden	Close-up of young tree in late summer


Scientific Name:	Euonymus phellomanus
Common Name:	Corktree
Plant Type:	Deciduous
Leaf Type:	Broadleaf
Hardiness Zone:	5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Determine Your Zone
Height:	15-20 feet
Spread:	10 - 15 feet
Fruit present:	Summer, Fall
Fruit color:	Red
Light Exposure:	Sun, Part Sun
Drainage:	Well drained, Moist
Rate of Growth:	Moderate
Water Requirement:	Medium
Maintenance Level:	Low
Susceptible to insects and diseases:	No

Comments:	This is a small deciduous tree that is not well known but is worthy of much more used where a small tree is needed. Rose-pink fruit open to expose red seeds in the fall. Reported to produce beautiful red autumn color.