Euonymous hamiltonianus
Hamiltons Spindle Tree
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Common Name: Hamilton’s spindle tree
Latin Name: Euonymus hamiltonianus
Soil: Moderately fertile, well-drained
Position: Full sun
Flowering period/colour: June to July/Inconspicuous white flowers
Hardiness: Fully hardy
Eventual height/spread: 4m/4m
Special features: Wonderful fruits that brighten up any autumn garden
Hamilton’s spindle is a fantastic large shrub/small tree. Similar to our native spindle tree, but with differing leaf colours in autumn. The leaves start off as a rich glossy green and maintain that colour over summer: come autumn, they turn to shades of red, pink and yellow before falling. Autumn is also the time when the truly eye-catching winged fruits burst to life. The fruits are pink in colour and split to open bright orange seeds. This is a compact and rounded tree which is perfect for the smaller garden.