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Spindle is a vigorous deciduous shrub or small multi-stemmed tree. It gives an outstandingly brilliant autumn display of red seed capsules. The capsules open to reveal spectacular bright orange seeds. It grows especially well on chalky soils and its wood was used for making spindles for spinning and tool handles. The berries are poisonous and incredibly bitter tasting.
Euonymus europaeus
Common name: Spindle Tree.
Native: Europe, West Asia.
Provenance: UK
Size and spread (10 years): 3m x 2m
Treatment required: Deeply dormant requires 39 weeks stratification.
Germinal seeds / kg: 11800
Ideal sowing period: Spring
Soil conditions: Most soils but thrives on soils overlying chalk.
Planting instructions: Fast growing and twiggy, with greenish bark. Good in a native mixed hedge.
Mature height: 3m x 2m
| Weight | 5.00 g |
|---|---|
| Genus | Euonymus |
| Size | Seed pack (approx 50 seeds) |
| Family | Celastraceae |
| Flowering Month | May, June |
| Colour | green |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Life Cycle | tree |
| Evergreen | deciduous |
| Interest | autumn foliage, fruit |
| Requires | part shade, sun |
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