{"product_id":"euonymus-macroptera-mount-fuji","title":"Euonymus macroptera Mount Fuji","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinged Spindle Mount Fuji\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_f201928a404d5808-51\" data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-133 citation-end-133\"\u003eA rare and unusual cultivar of the Large-winged Spindle, Mount Fuji is a botanical beauty prized for its structural sophistication and incredible autumn display. Originating from the cool montane forests of East Asia, 'Mt. Fuji'\/'Mount Fuji' forms a highly elegant, broadly spreading large shrub or small multi-stemmed tree that brings direct architectural beauty to the winter and autumn garden. The plant's display is subtle in Spring, producing clusters of small, delicate, greenish-yellow flowers nestled among finely-toothed, fresh green leaves. By late Summer, the magic begins as highly unusual, deeply-ribbed seed capsules develop, swelling into dramatic, four-pointed pinkish-red \"winged\" lanterns that dangle elegantly from slender branches. As Autumn arrives, these heavy capsules split wide open to reveal a dazzling contrast of glossy, bright orange-red seeds. Simultaneously, the entire canopy of hand-shaped, oval leaves transforms, shifting from deep green to rich golden-yellow and warm plum-purple. Once the autumn leaves fall, the plant continues to command attention throughout the Winter, displaying a beautiful structural skeleton of fine branches decorated with the papery, empty husks of its distinctive winged seed pods. It is a slow-growing, choice pick for plant collectors, looking particularly sensational when placed in a position where the low autumn sun can shine through its translucent, hanging fruits.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSite: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-128 citation-end-128\"\u003eShelter is best\u003csup data-turn-source-index=\"6\" class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e to protect the seed pods from tearing and to ensure the most vibrant autumn leaf display\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil:\u003c\/b\u003e Highly adaptable to most soil, as long as it is well drained and not waterlogged. Prefers deep fertile soil\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePosition: \u003c\/b\u003eFull sun is best for leaf and seed-pod display but tolerates partial shade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeason of Interest:\u003c\/b\u003e Year-round, particularly late summer to spring\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHardiness: \u003c\/b\u003eFully hardy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 8-11ft (2.5-3.5m) \u003cb\u003eSpread:\u003c\/b\u003e 8-11ft (2.5m-3.5)  - At maturity\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImage by Philippe de Spoelberch – CC-BY-SA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Future Forests","offers":[{"title":"Pot | 5L","offer_id":54352886825287,"sku":null,"price":22.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0617\/2750\/6590\/files\/EuonymusmacropteraMountFuji.jpg?v=1784193741","url":"https:\/\/futureforests.ie\/en-gb\/products\/euonymus-macroptera-mount-fuji","provider":"Future Forests","version":"1.0","type":"link"}