Spindle. A familiar native hedgerow shrub with green stems producing an abundance of scarlet capsules in the autumn. Max Height 6m. Max Spread 2.5m. Flowers April to June. Fruits September. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Harmful if eaten. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Euonymus europaeus
A familiar native hedgerow shrub with green stems producing an abundance of scarlet capsules in the autumn.
Additional information
| Generic | Euonymus |
|---|---|
| Species | europaeus |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Spindle |
| Flower Colour | green, white |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 6m |
| Family | Celastraceae |
| Spread | 2.5m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | April, June |
| Colour Fruit | scarlet |
| Fruits When | September |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border, Hedging |
| Toxicity | Harmful if eaten |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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