Botanical profile

Euonymus alatus 'Little Moses'

Latin name
Euonymus alatus 'Little Moses'
Common name
Winged spindle tree 'Little Moses'
Type
Shrub
Family
Celastraceae

Euonymus alatus ‘Little Moses’ is a dwarf ornamental shrub highly valued for its extremely compact habit and spectacular autumn coloration. This selection is characterized by its slow growth and dense, rounded silhouette, making it perfectly suited for small gardens, borders, foreground plantings, and foundation plantings. Its dark green deciduous foliage transforms in autumn into an intense and uniform scarlet red, offering a remarkable visual impact despite its small size. In winter, its branches, adorned with discreet corky wings, add subtle structural interest after leaf drop. Very hardy and easy to maintain, Euonymus alatus ‘Little Moses’ is well adapted to Quebec conditions and is an excellent choice for adding color, structure, and elegance to confined spaces.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 4–8
Exposure
Sun to partial shade
Watering
Moderate watering
Fertilization
Slow-release fertilizer 14-7-14 or 4-2-8. Fertilize monthly or as directed on the bag. Add Myke at planting.
Soil type
Neutral to slightly alkaline, well drained
Minimum temperature
'-34°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Spring
Flower color
Non-ornamental
Fruiting
Small pink decorative capsules with orange seeds
Foliage color
Red
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Dwarf
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
1 to 1.2 m (39 to 48 inches)
Width
1.2 m (4 feet)
Growth rate
average
Not recommended for pets
Not recommended for pets

Pets

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

Deer
Less attractive or generally tolerated by deer

Deer

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