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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 FeaturesGood to knowGrown for their foliage, autumn colour and ornamental fruits.Pests & DiseasesCaterpillars, vine weevil, scale insects, powdery mildew, leaf spot.Place of originAsia
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Soil ConditionsAlkaline / Chalk lovingFertile well drained soil
Buy Varieties of EUONYMUS

EUONYMUS alatus
spindle berry with good autumn colour and fruits

EUONYMUS americanus var. angustifolius
glossy, lanceolate green leaves


EUONYMUS europaeus 'Red Cascade'
bright red seed capsules and good autumn colour

EUONYMUS fortunei 'Blondy'
broad golden variegated leaves


EUONYMUS fortunei 'Emerald Gaiety'
foliage variegated white green and pink


EUONYMUS fortunei 'Emerald 'n' Gold'
foliage variegated gold & green

EUONYMUS fortunei 'Golden Harlequin'
colourful irregularly variegated leaves with marbled lime-green, yellow and pale green

EUONYMUS fortunei 'Harlequin'
compact grower with silver variegated foliage and pure white young shoots

EUONYMUS fortunei 'Silver Queen'
variegated green & white foliage

EUONYMUS fortunei 'Sunspot'
excellent ground covering form with dark green leaves splashed bright gold


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

EUONYMUS grandiflorus 'Ruby Wine'
long thick toothed leaves and large yellowish flowers. Pink seed capsules in the autumn

EUONYMUS hamiltonianus 'Coral Charm'
spreading habit and pink fruits with orange or red coated seeds. Yellow leaves in autumn

EUONYMUS japonicus
forms an excellent evergreen hedge especially in exposed conditions

EUONYMUS japonicus 'Aureus'
handsome bright green leaves with central gold splash

EUONYMUS japonicus 'Duc D'Anjou'
variegated shades of green and gold

EUONYMUS japonicus 'Kathy'
green leaves splashed & marginated white

EUONYMUS macropterus 'Mount Fuji'
cream flowers followed by large, dark red, winged fruits

EUONYMUS japonicus 'Microphyllus Albovariegatus'
('Microphyllus Variegatus') - compact, silver foliage

EUONYMUS japonicus 'Microphyllus Pulchellus'
('Microphyllus Aureus') - compact with gold foliage


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
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