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
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BerriesThese plants have berries.
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Pests & Diseases
Caterpillars, vine weevil, powdery mildew, leaf spot -
Place of origin
Northern India, Nepal, Bhutan, Burma, western China, Vietnam -
DeciduousLance-shaped to oval, tapered, blunt, shallowly toothed, leathery leaves to 10cm (4in) long
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Yellow
Yellowish flowers -
BorderSuitable for a shrub border
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Fully hardy
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Crenulate
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Lanceolate
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Height
To 12m (39ft) -
Spread
To 10m (33ft)
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Tall ShrubStrong-growing large shrub or small tree. Produces greenish white flowers in summer followed by pale pink 4-ribbed fruit with black seeds and orange arils
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Tree
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Pruning group 1
Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
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Hardy - very cold winter
Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil
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Full sun
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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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Mature Sizeto 12m (39ft)
to 10m (33ft)
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Euonymus - Growing Guide
