Euonymus europaeus - 40-60 CM

Description
The Spindle (Euonymus europaeus) is a sprawling, loose, large shrub with decorative, pink-red fruits. It produces greenish-yellow flowers from May to June. The Spindle also has lanceolate, dark green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with calcareous, nutrient-rich, moist to wet soil, it usually reaches a height of around 6 metres and grows to a width of around 5 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Euonymus europaea.

Bulletpoints
* Fruiting ornamental * suitable for flowering hedges * the blossoms are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * attractive scarlet autumn colouring * heat tolerant, wind resistant

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Spindles are dark green, lanceolate, opposite and serrated. They are about 6 - 8 cm in size. Spindle turns a bright scarlet red in autumn.

Bark
Smooth bark.

Spread
Europe to Caucasus.

Frost hardiness
The Spindle has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Spindle is a sprawling and loosely growing large shrub. It usually reaches a height of 2 - 6 m and is approx. 2 - 5 m wide. It usually grows 20 - 25 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
In spring, generous pruning can be carried out down to the woody parts.

Flower
The greenish-yellow flowers appear from May to June.

Fruit
The pink-red fruits of Euonymus europaeus are particularly decorative. These appear from August.

Interesting facts
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Bee pasture, landscape, hedge, bird food plant

Shoots
The shoots of Euonymus europaeus are smooth.

Root
Euonymus europaeus is a heartroot and, depending on the soil, forms roots close to the surface.