Euonymus alatus - Originally from Siberia, Manchuria, China, Korea and Japan. Imported in Europe in 1856. This rounded shrub with a very dense structure grows 4-5 m high. The branches are square with striking cork-like frames. Oval to elliptical, green leaves with a serrated margin. Beautiful scarlet autumn colouring. Inconspicuous yellow-green flowers in May-June, followed by four-cornered pink-red capsules with an orange seed in the middle. Poisonous plant. Thrives in sun, (partial) shade on all soils