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

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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

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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 'Golden Harlequin'

Colourful irregularly variegated leaves with marbled lime-green, yellow and pale green

2 to 3 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

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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.