Euonymus europaeus

Spindle

A table displaying which months are best to sow, plant and harvest.
Flowers
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Botanical name: Euonymus europaeus
Common name: Spindle
Family: Celastraceae
Plant Type: Shrub, Deciduous

Flower colour:

Green

Foliage colour:

Green

The spindle tree, Euonymus europaeus, is a large native shrub, producing dense hard wood that traditionally was used for making spindles and other small implements. In autumn the foliage turns a dramatic shade of red, complementing the orange-pink winged fruit, which remain on the tree long after the leaves have fallen.

Euonymus europaeus is the perfect shrub to plant as a focal point in the front garden, where its beauty can be appreciated. But it also works well in a winter border, underplanted with spring flowers. For best results grow in well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade.

How to grow Euonymus europaeus

Plant size

3m height

2.5m spread
Aspect

North facing, east facing, south facing, west facing
Position in border

Middle

Sun exposure: Full sun, dappled shade
Hardiness: Hardy
Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy / clay / heavy / moist / chalky / alkaline

Plant calendar

A table displaying which months are best to sow, plant and harvest.
Plant
	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Plant	J	F	M	A	M	J	J	A	S	O	N	D
Flowers
Flowers	J	F	M	A	M	J	J	A	S	O	N	D