Shrubs
Spindle (Euonymus europaeus)
Great for attracting wildlife with its flowers and fruits, Spindle attracts pollinators with its pink and orange fruits. Native to most of Europe, spindle is most frequently found around the edges of forests, in hedges, scrub, and hedgerows. It is less common in Scotland and grows well in chalky soils.
The size of each plant is between 15 – 50cm in height from the root plug.
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Product Description
Euonymus europaeus, or spindle, is well-known for its breathtaking autumn foliage, which changes from a deep green to a brilliant scarlet as the vivid pink capsules burst open to expose bright orange fruits. This hedge plant looks great in full sun, but it can also withstand some shadow, and the fruits are frequently kept far into the winter months, even after the leaves have fallen. When its dark green leaves turn a fiery scarlet in the autumn and winter, this plant truly shines. Pretty, orange-pink, winged fruit appears after insignificant summer flowers and hangs around long after the leaves have gone.
It's also lovely as a winter border planted with shrubs or early-flowering bulbs for winter interest. While it can withstand coastal locations and slightly damp spots, Spindle hedging thrives in typical soil conditions and circumstances. At an average annual growth rate of roughly 45 cm, Euonymus europaeus grows.
Tree attributes
- Can grow up to 9 metres
- Suitable for exposed, sheltered,inland and costal sites
- Can be planted in most soils as long as they can drain
- Resilient to cold
- Average yearly growth rate 30-60 cm
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Our Commitment
Our trees are planted, grown and cared for on site. This means, once the seeds are delivered to us we plant them, establish them in our polytunnels and then harden them off. The trees you are delivered have been with us since seed and we look after them until the moment they leave.
Every tree is handpicked and packaged with the utmost care and attention to ensure your trees are delivered fighting fit to help against climate change.
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Deliveries
All postage and packaging charges for products delivered to the Mainland UK are included within the price. Additional charges apply for Northern Ireland, The Highlands & Scottish Isles, The Channel Islands, Scilly Isles & Isle of Man when ordering more than 8 trees.
As a guide, orders for 8 plants or more will be sent via a courier, 8 plants or fewer will be sent by Royal Mail.
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Refunds
Your happiness is our business and that is why we individually check every single tree that we send out. If you have a concern about your tree, please get in touch with us within 7 days so that we can diagnose the issue. Very rarely, we might ask you to send the tree back to us in secure packaging to help us identify the issue but often we can identify the issue with photographs.
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