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EUONYMUS lucidus
Commonly known as Spindle
Large growing species with attractive crimson young growth fading to coppery-salmon and then deep green. Often incorrectly named as E.fimbriatus
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Pests & Diseases
Caterpillars, vine weevil, scale insects, powdery mildew, leaf spot. -
Place of origin
Himalayas -
EvergreenLance-shaped, deeply-toothed, glossy, deep-green leaves to 12cm (5in) long, bright red when young.
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Fully hardy
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Height
10m (30ft) -
Spread
8m (25ft)
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Tall ShrubSpreading shrub or small tree. Yellow fruit 1cm (½in) across.
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Hardy - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Fertile well drained soil
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Full sun
shelter from cold winds. -
Partial shade
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harmful if eaten
People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents -
Rounded to broadly spreading
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size10m (30ft)
8m (25ft)
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