Euonymus europaeus – Common spindle tree, Spindle

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Euonymus europaeus – Common spindle tree, Spindle

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Medium to small tree than can grow to approx. 3 - 6 m in height. The branches are green and definitely square, they are usually smooth but sometimes have corky wings. The matt-gloss leaves turn red in the autumn. The flowers are unremarkable and are in bundles of 3 to 5. Fiery-looking fruit appears after flowering: the bright orange seeds are surrounded by a brilliant rose-coloured 4-sided fruit husk. In combination with the autumn colour this makes the tree a remarkable sight in the latter part of the year. The fruit is poisonous. Euonymous has a very densely branched root system and grows both on dry sites and in places where temporary flooding occurs. Excellent winter hardiness. Well resistant to sea wind.

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Specifications
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Height
3 - 6 m
Crown
round, half-open crown
Bark and branches
grey, sometimes slightly grooved, twigs green
Leaf
oval to elongated, dark green, 4 - 7 cm
Autumn colour
red
Flowers
in small umbellules, greenish-yellow, May/June
Fruits
rose-red, seeds orange
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
has toxic components
Soil type
all types, but must be well drained
Soil moisture
suitable for dry soil, suitable for wet soil, withstand short flood
Paving
tolerates partial paving
Winter hardiness zone
4 (-34,4 to -28,9 °C)
Wind resistance
very good
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6), can withstand wind
Fauna tree
provides food for birds
Application
parks, tree containers, cemeteries, roof gardens, industrial areas, large gardens, small gardens, patio gardens
Shape
clearstem tree, multi-stem treem
Origin
Western Asia
Clear stem tree Multi-stem tree clay soil loamy soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates partial paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) suitable for shadow suitable for dry soil suitable for wet soil withstand short flood can withstand wind half-open crown green yellowgreen early sprout average growing all species Attractive autumn colour provides food for birds toxic components Ornamental fruit
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Frequently asked questions
Euonymus europaeus

Euonymus europaeus can eventually reach a height of 3 - 6 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Euonymus europaeus is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 3 - 6 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The leaves of Euonymus europaeus turn red in autumn.

The right time to plant Euonymus europaeus is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Euonymus europaeus with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Euonymus europaeus blooms in may.
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