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EUONYMUS europaeus 'Red Cascade
Commonly known as Ornamental spindle

Bright red seed capsules and good autumn colour
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes - Click to close
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BerriesThese plants have berries.
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Good to know
Ultimate size in 10-20 years. Tip-prune young plants in mid spring to encourage bushiness -
Pests & Diseases
Caterpillars, vine weevil, powdery mildew, leaf spot. -
Place of origin
Garden origin -
DeciduousOval, scalloped, dark-green leaves to 7cm (3in) long. Red autumn colour.
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BorderSuitable for a shrub border
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Suitable for small gardens
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Fully hardy
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Denticulate
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Height
3m (10ft) -
Spread
2.5m (8ft) -
Tall ShrubBroadly conical shrub or small tree with spreading, pendent shoots. Orange-red berries.
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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 - 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) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soil
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Full sun
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Partial shade
Light shade -
harmful if eaten
People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents -
Broadly conical
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size3m (10ft)
2.5m (8ft)
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Euonymus - Growing Guide