Euonymus oxyphyllus
Family: Celastraceae
What it is like
A deciduous tree. It grows 6 m high. It is often only 2.4 m high and 2.4 m wide. The leaves are dull green and oval. The tips are pointed and there are teeth along the edge which are turned inwards. The leaves turn purple-red in autumn. The flowers are greenish-brown. The fruit is dark red and round. They have 4 or 5 ribs. The seeds are bright red.
There are about 175 Euonymus species.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. In China it grows between sea level to 2,300 m above sea level. It suits hardiness zones 5-9.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China, Japan, Korea, Taiwan
How it is used for food
Caution:
Edible parts
Leaves, caution