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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 japonicus Jean Hughes
Japanese Spindle Tree
Common Name: Japanese Spindle TreeLatin Name: Euonymus japonicus Jean HughesSoil: Any well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeHardiness: Hardy10 year height/spread: 2m x 2mSpecial features: A tough attractive all-round plant This spindle tree is a dense and bushy evergreen shrub which will bring year-round colour to your garden and can easily be kept 1m or less for a low border, and it is a great alternative for box hedging as it is more disease resistant. It has fragrant flowers which are on show from June to July. Euonymus japonicus Jean Hugues is a quite a slow-growing Euonymus which usually tends to only put on 10-20cm of growth per year.
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Euonymus Michrophyllus Albovariegatus
Japanese Spindle Tree
Common Name: Japanese Spindle TreeLatin Name: Euonymus japonicus 'Michrophyllus Albovariegatus'Soil: Any well drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeHardiness: Hardy10 year height/spread: 1.3m x 1.3mSpecial features: A tough attractive all-round plant This Japanese spindle tree is a dense and bushy evergreen shrub which will bring year round colour to your garden. The dark green leaves are variegated with a creamy yellow edge and in summer, small, pale green flowers appear but these are far outshone by the glossy leaves. A great choice for adding structure to a mixed border and it also makes the perfect subject for pot planting and containers.
Euonymus Michrophyllus Aureovariegatus
Japanese Spindle Tree
Common Name: Japanese Spindle TreeLatin Name: Euonymus Japonicus 'Michrophyllus Aureovariegatus'Soil: AnyPosition: Full sun/partial shadeHardiness: HardyEventual height/spread: 1m x 1mSpecial features: A tough, bushy little evergreen ideal for containers. The 'Michrophyllus Aureovariegatus' is a wonderful evergreen plant which forms a dense and bushy shrub. The intricate branches are adorned with small ovate leaves that are a healthy dark green colour. The deep green leaves have a beautiful creamy yellow variegated edge to them, a lovely feature that can be fully appreciated when planted against darker shrubs.
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