The hardy wing spindle shrub attracts numerous admirers with its fiery red foliage in autumn. Read how to grow and care for this plant here.
Capsules are poisonous
While monotony slowly sets in in the gardens, the winged spindle shrub once again sparks a very special splendor and thus becomes the absolute highlight in the garden. Although it attracts visitors in early spring (April) with green leaves and then fine green-yellow flowers (May to June). And in late autumn or in the first days of winter after the leaves have fallen, it brings a little variety to the dreary garden picture with orange-red, unfortunately poisonous capsule fruits (seeds).
Tip: When dry, its corky branches are ideal for drying arrangements.
Extension
The winged spindle tree, as it is often called, makes hardly any demands on its location and soil conditions, it thrives practically everywhere. Although care should be taken to ensure that the soil is as loose as possible, especially during the growing season. This shrub plant also tolerates normal sunlight very well, but also grows in semi-shade. Furthermore, the wing spindle shrub is considered to be well tolerated compared to other shrubs, which is why it does not need a solitary position in the garden.
Care
Fight pests:
The very slow-growing wing spindle shrub (growth approx. 2 to 3 meters, also in width) is hardly attacked by pests or other diseases . Very rarely, however, white worms can sometimes be seen on the green leaves. Then the affected branches should be cut out immediately and disposed of in the garbage (do not throw on the compost). However, if there are other worms in the spindle shrub, the larvae hatching of these worms in June and September must be urgently prevented. A normal pesticide (oil-based) against scale insects can also be used in case of infestation.
Watering and fertilizing:
On hot days, the wing spindle bush, like all other plants, needs additional watering in the morning and evening. And in spring it is advisable to apply a complete fertilizer.
Pruning:
A pruning of the shrub is only necessary if necessary. Mainly the branches drifting across should be removed in winter - after the leaves have fallen.