Euonymus alatus
Common name(s): Winged Euonymus, Winged Spindle Tree
Plant type: evergreen medium shrub
Primary method of propagation: cutting
Alternate propagation method(s): seed, layering
Propagation by Cuttings
Cutting type: stem tip
Time of year to take cuttings: Summer
Cutting maturity: semi-hardwood, hardwood
Rooting hormone: IBA Quick Dip 2000 PPM
Rooting environment: intermittent mist
Soil temperature for best rooting: 75-80 degrees F
Time to rooting: 4-8 weeks
Comment: Also propagated from hardwood cutting during Winter.
Propagation by Seed
Time of year to collect seed: Autumn
Time of year to sow seed: Autumn
Seed treatment: stratify 40 degrees F in sand 3 months.
Preferred temperature for germination: 70-85 degrees F
Time required for germination: 8 weeks
Comment: Stratified seeds can be sown in Summer. Seed beds should be mulched With pine straw.
Propagation by Layering
Type of Layering: tip
Time of year to layer: Summer
Wounding: one slanting cut 1/4-1/2 way through stem
