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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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Euonymus Harlequin
Variegated Fortune's Spindle
Common Name: Variegated Fortune's SpindleLatin Name: Euonymus fortunei 'Harlequin'Soil: Any well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 1.0m x 0.5mSpecial features: Unusual attractive green leaves with white speckles, tinged pink when young (Evergreen) Euonymus 'Harlequin' is a beautiful shrub which features glossy green leaves that are mottled with white speckles. The leaves have a further interest in winter when they develop a pink tint; a beautiful sight that can only really be appreciated close up. This evergreen has a spreading habit and it will bring life to your garden all year round. This is a great choice for planting in a flower bed that is close to a seating area so the beautiful leaves can be admired. This versatile shrub will climb if it is trained against a wall and is equally suited to ground cover planting.
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Euonymus japonicus Green Spire
Green Rocket Spindle
Common Name: Green Rocket Spindle Latin Name: Euonymus japonicus 'Green Spire' Soil: Any well-drained soil Position: Full sun or partial shade Hardiness: Fully hardy Eventual height/spread: 2.5m/1m Special features: A narrow and vibrant evergreen. This Euonymus goes by both names of 'Green Spire' and 'Green Rocket', but both names allude to the structure of this evergreen spindle; this plant is upright in habit and, when planted in rows, makes a fantastic hedge. The ovate leaves are bright green when they first emerge and later mature to a darker green colour, so the upright stalks hold darker leaves at the bottom and brighter ones at the top, which adds interest. This is a great choice for adding structure to the back of a border and it works really well with another colourful evergreen, like the Choisya ternata 'Sundance'.
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Euonymus Mickaela
Evergreen Bittersweet
Common Name: Evergreen BittersweetLatin Name: Euonymus fortunei 'Mickaela'Soil: AnyPosition: Full sun or partial shadeHardiness: HardyEventual height/spread: 0.6m x 0.6mSpecial features: A cheerful, compact groundcover plantA pleasing plant for the winter garden. Deep green leaves with substantial creamy-yellow centres, the two colours contrast beautifully with one another. This shrub trails elegantly and is therefore ideal for planting in containers. Not prone to reversion.
Euonymus President Gauthier
Japanese Spindle Tree
Common Name: Japanese Spindle TreeLatin Name: Euonymus Japonicus 'President Gauthier'Soil: Any well drained soilPosition: Full sun/partial shadeHardiness: HardyEventual height/spread: 1m x 2mSpecial features: Variegated shrub with rich, bright green foliageA striking shrub with relatively large bright green leaves that have a cream margin. In the sun, the cream variegation has a lustrous glow and can appear to have golden colouring. A great choice for adding year round interest to your garden. This useful bush can make a dense low hedge or an effective single specimen.
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Euonymus Silver Queen
Evergreen Bittersweet
Common Name: Evergreen BittersweetLatin Name: Euonymus fortunei 'Silver Queen'Soil: AnyPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: Insignificant green flowers in summerHardiness: HardyEventual height/spread: 1m x 1mSpecial features: A cheerful, hardy shrubThe 'Silver Queen' features lustrous green leaves which have attractive silver margins, a further interest is added in winter whent the variegated margins hold a pink tint. If you plant this shrub against a wall it will climb and could even reach up to 2.5m. A lovely evergreen shrub which will bring interest and colour to your garden all year round.
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Euonymus Sunspot
Evergreen Bittersweet
Common Name: Evergreen BittersweetLatin Name: Euonymus fortunei 'Sunspot'Soil: AnyPosition: Full sun or partial shadeHardiness: HardyEventual height/spread: 1m x 1mSpecial features: A popular evergreen shrub The 'Sunspot' is a useful and hardy evergreen shrub which adds colour and interest to your garden all year round. The green and golden leaves, which are tinged red in winter, form a pleasantly rounded bush. This shrub makes a fantastic border plant and will even climb if it is trained against a wall.
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