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Japanese Spindle Tree (Euonymus japonicus) is a shrub or small tree native to Japan, Korea, and the Nansei-shoto islands. Japanese Spindle Tree (Latin: Euonymus japonicus, family Celastraceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Japanese Spindle Tree is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Japanese Spindle Tree is a member of the Celastraceae family native to JAP, KOR, and NNS. Japanese Spindle Tree (Euonymus japonicus) thrives in full to partial sun and prefers well-drained soils of medium texture, though it can tolerate light sandy or clayey conditions.
Japanese Spindle Tree grows best in USDA zone 6-9, full sun, partial sun/shade light, and dry, moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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