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    EUONYMUS
    EUONYMUS
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    EUONYMUS

    Commonly known as Spindle tree

    Genus of about 130 species of deciduous, semi-evergreen and evergreen shrubs, trees and climbers found mainly in woodland and thickets mainly in Asia.

    Our UK native, E. europaeus, known for its red seed capsules and orange seeds,  is found mainly on chalk so absent in Scotland. The very hard wood was used for making skewers and spindles, hence the common name.

    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
    • Good to know
      Grown for their foliage, autumn colour and ornamental fruits.
    • Place of origin
      Asia
    • Deciduous
    • Evergreen
    • Semi-evergreen
      Keeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well.
    • Climber
      Some of these climbing plants will need trellis or wire supports if grown on walls or fences. Other grow aerial roots and are self-clinging
    • Medium shrub
      Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
    • Tall Shrub
    • Tree
    • harmful if eaten
      People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents
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    varieties

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    • EUONYMUS alatus
    Winged spindle
    Spindle berry with good autumn colour and fruits
     
    Small
    £15.50
    Large
    £35.00
    EUONYMUS americanus var. angustifolius
    Glossy, lanceolate green leaves
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £20.00
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    EUONYMUS carnosus 'Red Wine'
    Reddish purple autumn colour.
     
    2 Litre
    £35.00
    EUONYMUS europaeus 'Red Cascade
    Ornamental spindle
    Bright red seed capsules and good autumn colour
     
    Small
    £17.00
    Large
    £35.00
    H/Std
    £75.00
    EUONYMUS fortunei 'Blondy'
    Broad golden variegated leaves
     
    2 Litre
    £14.50
    EUONYMUS fortunei 'Emerald 'n' Gold'
    Foliage variegated gold & green
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £14.50
    EUONYMUS fortunei 'Silver Queen'
    Variegated green & creamy-white foliage
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £14.50
    EUONYMUS fortunei 'Wolong Ghost'
    Vigorous climbing variety which will take on and look superb on any large tree even in full shade. Narrow dark geen leaves with attractive white veining
     
    2 Litre
    £14.50
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    Available Early Spring 2026
    Spring according to the Met office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore early spring is early March to mid-April. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    EUONYMUS hamiltonianus 'Indian Summer'
    Crimson to purple autumn colour
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £35.00
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    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
    Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
    Small - 60g sachet
    £3.00
    Medium - 150gm sachet
    £6.00
    Large - 360gram sachet
    £12.00
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    Afterplant - Grow Your Own
    AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
    1ltr
    £8.50
    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug Pellets
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g
    £6.50
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