{"product_id":"euonymus-alatus-compactus","title":"Euonymus Alatus 'Compactus' – Compact Winged Spindle Tree","description":"\u003ch2\u003eEuonymus alatus 'Compactus' – Spectacular Autumn Colour in a Compact Form\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're looking for a shrub that earns its place with a single, breathtaking season, \u003cstrong\u003eEuonymus alatus 'Compactus'\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers it every autumn. The foliage transforms into an intense blaze of crimson and scarlet — one of the most vivid autumn displays of any hardy shrub available in the UK.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore restrained than the species, 'Compactus' forms a neat, rounded habit that fits naturally into mixed borders, formal schemes, or as a standalone specimen. Outside of autumn, it offers clean, dark green foliage and an architectural, layered branch structure that adds quiet interest year-round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExceptional crimson-scarlet autumn foliage — one of the finest of any hardy shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact, rounded habit — more manageable than the full-size species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistinctive corky, winged stems add winter structure and interest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully hardy across the UK (RHS H6)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTolerates a wide range of soils and aspects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow maintenance once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade; best autumn colour in full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Any well-drained soil; tolerates dry conditions once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 1.5m × 1.5m over 10 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupplied as:\u003c\/strong\u003e Established 10–12 litre pot-grown plant, ready to plant out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn outstanding choice for adding a reliable, low-effort focal point to autumn planting schemes. Pairs beautifully with ornamental grasses, Acer palmatum, and late-flowering perennials.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stoneybrook Nursery","offers":[{"title":"10-12 litre pot","offer_id":57061723472247,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0548\/7234\/2610\/files\/euonymus-alatus-compactus.png?v=1779344774","url":"https:\/\/stoneybrooknursery.co.uk\/products\/euonymus-alatus-compactus","provider":"Stoneybrook Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}