Yeddo euonymus, Hamilton's spindletree
Euonymus hamiltonianus
Family: Celastraceae
What it is like
A deciduous shrub or small tree. It grows 6 m high. It spreads to 6 m wide. The leaves are oblong or sword shaped. They have short pointed tips. They flowers are white tinged with red or pink.
There are about 175 Euonymus species.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It suits hardiness zones 4-9. It grows up to 3,000 m altitude in Pakistan.
Countries/locations it is found in
Afghanistan, Asia, Australia, Bhutan, China, Himalayas, India, Indochina, Japan, Korea, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Russia, SE Asia, Thailand
How it is used for food
Caution:
Edible parts
Leaves, caution