Euonymus europaeus
Euonymus europaeus

Euonymus europaeus

£1.50

Spindle Tree - A deciduous, large, spreading native hedgerow shrub up to 3m tall, growing well on chalky soils. Narrowly oval, mid-green leaves are produced in spring on green stems, the leaves turning rich red in autumn. Nectar-rich, green and white flowers are produced in summer, followed by an abundance of scarlet capsules which open to reveal orange-coated seeds. Plants in full sun or partial shade, in moist, well drained soil. Hardiness rating H6.

Evergreen / Deciduous

  • Deciduous

Flower Color

  • White

Attractive to Bees

  • No

Attractive to Birds

  • No

Attractive to Butterflies

  • No

British Grown

  • No

Flowering Season

  • Spring

Height/Size

  • 60-80cm 1+1

Mature Height

  • 2.5-4m

Mature Spread

  • 2.5-4m

Native to UK

  • Yes

PH

  • Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Shape/Habit

  • Bushy

Sun Levels

  • Full sun, Partial shade

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