European spindle

Euonymus Europaeus

The Euonymus Europaeus or European spindle is a very attractive subject, thanks to its highly decorative fruiting , as well as the scarlet colouring of its foliage in autumn. The greenish-yellow flowering, which appears discreetly in April-May, is followed by pink bishop's cap-shaped...

Plant Measurement and pot Size
40/50 cm pot of 12 cm

5.9 €
TTC

Quantity

Delivery expected from 08/18/2022

Description

Height at maturity 3 - 7 m

Wingspan at maturity 3 - 5 m

Exposure Sun, partial shade

Flowering april-may

Hardiness -30°C

Origin Western Europe

The Euonymus Europaeus or European spindle-tree is, as its name suggests, a shrub of European origin. It is a very attractive subject, thanks to its very decorative fruiting, as well as the scarlet colour of its foliage in autumn. The greenish-yellow flowering, which appears discreetly in April-May, is followed by pink bishop's cap-shaped fruits opening onto bright orange seeds.

This variety has a bushy habit, with medium green deciduous foliage, borne on quadrangular branches marked with lines along their length at all four corners.

The European spindle is very hardy (-25°C to -30°C) and not very demanding in terms of soil type. It prefers to be placed in a sunny or semi-shaded area. When fully grown, it can reach a height of 3 to 6 metres and a circumference of about 3 to 5 metres. It is an excellent choice for a free hedge or as part of a country bed, its decorative fruits are much appreciated by birds.

Euonymus Europaeus is a very easy to grow and disease resistant plant that requires little care. Quite sensitive to drought in the first year, it is advisable to mulch its base and pay attention to watering in dry weather and during the summer season, after which it tolerates it very well. The European spindle-tree appreciates a light pruning after flowering, to rebalance its habit and encourage the appearance of new shoots.

Planted alone or in a bed, it will catch the eye with its beautiful coloured fruits and flamboyant red foliage in autumn.

Features

Common name : European spindle
Family : Célastraceae
Category : shrub
Spread : 3 - 5 m
Foliage : deciduous
Color of flowers : yellow green
Fruit : Pink and orange capsules appreciated by birds
Use : isolated, bonzaï, group
Soil : all
Habit : bushy
Earth to use : universal potting soil/garden soil/compost
Density per m² : 1
Enemies : Chenille - cochineal - otiorhynque
Possible diseases : Mildew - leaf spot
Photo taken : Robert Lenoir Arboretum

Expédition & livraison

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Plants are packed, staked and labeled.
Packaging is carefully implemented to avoid any problems.
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Our delivery methods

Shipping of our plants throughout Europe (except overseas and islands).

	Bpost livraison à domicile Delivery scheduled between the 08/18/2022 and 08/19/2022
	Mondial Relay Delivery scheduled between the 08/18/2022 and 08/20/2022
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