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.

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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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EUONYMUS alatus

Winged spindle

Spindle berry with good autumn colour and fruits

Small

£16.50

Large

£35.00

EUONYMUS americanus var. angustifolius

Glossy, lanceolate green leaves

1.5 to 2 Litre

£20.00

Unavailable

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

Unavailable

H/Std

£75.00

EUONYMUS fortunei 'Blondy'

Broad golden variegated leaves

2 Litre

£14.50

EUONYMUS fortunei 'Emerald Gaiety'

Foliage variegated white green and pink

2 to 3 Litre

£14.50

EUONYMUS fortunei 'Emerald 'n' Gold'

Foliage variegated gold & green

1.5 to 2 Litre

£14.50

EUONYMUS fortunei 'Harlequin'

Compact grower with silver variegated foliage and pure white young shoots

2 Litre

£14.50

EUONYMUS fortunei 'Silver Queen'

Variegated green & creamy-white foliage

2 to 3 Litre

£14.50

EUONYMUS fortunei 'Sunspot'

Excellent ground covering form with dark green leaves splashed bright gold

2 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

Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC
Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.

EUONYMUS hamiltonianus 'Coral Charm'

Spreading habit and pink fruits with orange or red coated seeds. Yellow leaves in autumn

3 Litre

£17.50

EUONYMUS hamiltonianus 'Indian Summer'

Crimson to purple autumn colour

2 to 3 Litre

£35.00

Unavailable

EUONYMUS hamiltonianus 'Popcorn'

Spindle

Pure white fruit with bright orange seeds

2 to 3 Litre

£35.00

EUONYMUS hamiltonianus 'Rising Sun'

Ovate leaves with scalloped edges. Reddish-green in summer turning bright pink and red in autumn. Pink-red seed capsules and red seeds

2 to 3 Litre

£40.00

EUONYMUS japonicus

Japanese spindle

Forms an excellent evergreen hedge especially in exposed conditions

2 to 3 Litre

£14.50

EUONYMUS japonicus 'Duc D'Anjou'

Japanese spindle

Dark green leaves with a central spikes of pale yellow or yellowish-green

2 to 3 Litre

~~£14.50~~ £10.88

EUONYMUS japonicus 'Kathy'

Japanese spindle

Green leaves splashed & marginated white

2 to 3 Litre

~~£14.50~~ £10.88

EUONYMUS japonicus 'Microphyllus Albovariegatus'

('Microphyllus Variegatus') - compact, silver foliage

1.5 to 2 Litre

~~£14.50~~ £10.88

EUONYMUS japonicus 'Microphyllus Pulchellus'

('Microphyllus Aureus') - compact with gold foliage

1.5 to 2 Litre

£14.50

Available again from summer 2026
Could be any time, June through to end August. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.