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Euonymus is a wide-ranging genus of about 170 deciduous and evergreen trees and shrubs. The majority of the shrubs in the genus are native to East Asia, but the Euonymus europaeus grows naturally in many areas of Europe on the edges of forests. The genus is best known for its ornamental fruits which appear in autumn and usually hold on the tree after the leaves fall. The inedible fruits are showy and colourful and they also hold brightly coloured seeds inside. With the native Euonymus europaeus, the fruits are four-winged and join together as a capsule; they then split to reveal large and sticky orange seeds.
The common name of 'spindle tree' comes from the fact that the wood was originally used to make spindles for spinning wool, and it was perfect for this job because it has a close and solid texture. Today, the genus is widely cultivated for its ornamental value, and many gardeners plant it for its year-round interest. In spring, the genus generally offers small flowers with fresh spring foliage, over summer the lanceolate leaves are appealing, in autumn, the fruits appear and the leaves turn to vivid shades before falling and in winter the fruits open to reveal the large seeds.View
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Euonymus alatus
Winged Spindle Tree
Common Name: Winged Spindle TreeLatin Name: Euonymus alatusSoil: Any well-drained soil, including chalkPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: Insignificant green flowers in summerHardiness: Full hardyEventual height/spread: 2.4m x 2.4mSpecial features: Fiery red mid autumn colour and striking fruits.The Euonymus alatus is one of the best shrubs for autumn colour. The ovate leaves produce a breathtaking autumnal display of vivid scarlet and deep purple; a truly magnificent sight. This shrub also offers interest in early winter when its reddish purple fruits burst open to reveal bright orange seeds. For the rest of the year this shrub has glossy green leaves which gently arch and curl at their tips. The 'alatus' is a great shrub that is often planted as a specimen.
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Euonymus alatus Compactus
Winged Spindle Tree
Common Name: Winged Spindle TreeLatin Name: Euonymus alatus 'Compactus'Soil: Any well-drained soil, including chalkPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: Insignificant green flowers in summerHardiness: Full hardyEventual height/spread: 1m x 1mSpecial features: Fiery red mid-autumn colour and striking fruits. The Euonymus alatus 'Compactus' is one of the best shrubs for autumn colour. The ovate leaves produce a breathtaking autumnal display of vivid scarlet and deep purple; a truly magnificent sight. This shrub also offers interest in early winter when its reddish purple fruits burst open to reveal bright orange seeds. For the rest of the year this shrub has glossy green leaves which gently arch and curl at their tips. Another feature of this compact shrub is its bark; the bark develops prominent corky ridges which are revealed in winter after the leaves fall.
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