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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.
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DeciduousSemi evergreen, and evergreen shrubs, trees and climbers
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Full sunOr light shade --deciduous species more tolerant of dry soil. Shelter evergreens from cold winds.
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Additional Features
Good to knowGrown for their foliage, autumn colour and ornamental fruits.
Pests & DiseasesCaterpillars, vine weevil, scale insects, powdery mildew, leaf spot.
Place of originAsia -
Soil ConditionsAlkaline / Chalk lovingFertile well drained soil
Buy Varieties of EUONYMUS
EUONYMUS alatus
spindle berry with good autumn colour and fruits
Gift-wrapping available
Gift-wrapping available
EUONYMUS americanus var. angustifolius
glossy, lanceolate green leaves
Gift-wrapping available
EUONYMUS europaeus 'Red Cascade'
bright red seed capsules and good autumn colour
Gift-wrapping available
Gift-wrapping available
EUONYMUS fortunei 'Blondy'
broad golden variegated leaves
Gift-wrapping available
EUONYMUS fortunei 'Emerald Gaiety'
foliage variegated white green and pink
Gift-wrapping available
EUONYMUS fortunei 'Emerald 'n' Gold'
foliage variegated gold & green
Gift-wrapping available
EUONYMUS fortunei 'Golden Harlequin'
colourful irregularly variegated leaves with marbled lime-green, yellow and pale green
Gift-wrapping available
EUONYMUS fortunei 'Harlequin'
compact grower with silver variegated foliage and pure white young shoots
Gift-wrapping available
EUONYMUS fortunei 'Silver Queen'
variegated green & white foliage
Gift-wrapping available
EUONYMUS fortunei 'Sunspot'
excellent ground covering form with dark green leaves splashed bright gold
Gift-wrapping available
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
Gift-wrapping available
EUONYMUS grandiflorus 'Ruby Wine'
long thick toothed leaves and large yellowish flowers. Pink seed capsules in the autumn
Gift-wrapping available
EUONYMUS hamiltonianus 'Coral Charm'
spreading habit and pink fruits with orange or red coated seeds. Yellow leaves in autumn
Gift-wrapping available
EUONYMUS japonicus
forms an excellent evergreen hedge especially in exposed conditions
Gift-wrapping available
EUONYMUS japonicus 'Aureus'
handsome bright green leaves with central gold splash
EUONYMUS japonicus 'Duc D'Anjou'
variegated shades of green and gold
Gift-wrapping available
EUONYMUS japonicus 'Kathy'
green leaves splashed & marginated white
Gift-wrapping available
EUONYMUS macropterus 'Mount Fuji'
cream flowers followed by large, dark red, winged fruits
EUONYMUS japonicus 'Microphyllus Albovariegatus'
('Microphyllus Variegatus') - compact, silver foliage
Gift-wrapping available
EUONYMUS japonicus 'Microphyllus Pulchellus'
('Microphyllus Aureus') - compact with gold foliage
Gift-wrapping available
EUONYMUS phellomanus
small green/yellow flowers in spring followed by brilliant pink fruits in autumn. Fruits split to reveal bright orange seeds. Corky winged stems and excellent autumn colour. Deciduous large shrub
EUONYMUS planipes
a handsome species with scarlet fruits and brilliant autumn foliage
EUONYMUS porphyreus
narrow leaves and purple-red flowers
Gift-wrapping available
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