Euonymus oxyphyllus Miq. is a plant in the Celastraceae family, order Celastrales, kingdom Plantae. Not known to be toxic.

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Euonymus oxyphyllus Miq.

Euonymus oxyphyllus Miq.

The Korean spindle tree (Euonymus oxyphyllus Miq.) is a Celastraceae flowering shrub or small tree recommended for small gardens.

Family
Genus
Euonymus
Order
Celastrales
Class
Magnoliopsida

About Euonymus oxyphyllus Miq.

Euonymus oxyphyllus Miq., commonly known as the Korean spindle tree, is a species of flowering plant belonging to the family Celastraceae. This species is native to central and eastern China (including Taiwan), Manchuria, Korea, Japan, and the Kuril Islands. It grows as a shrub or small tree, typically reaching a height of 2.5 meters (8 feet). The Royal Horticultural Society recognizes it as a good tree choice for smaller gardens, valued particularly for its colorful autumn foliage and fruits.

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Taxonomy

Plantae Tracheophyta Magnoliopsida Celastrales Celastraceae Euonymus

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Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia, NCBI Taxonomy · Disclaimer

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