Plants > Shrubs

spindle

Euonymus europaeus

Low Maintenance

Genus: Euonymus
Family: Celastraceae
Common Names: ananbeam, cat tree, catwood, common spindle tree, dogwood, gatten tree, gatter tree, louseberry tree, pegwood, prick timber, prickwood, skewerwood, spindle tree

About this plant

E. europaeus is a spreading deciduous shrub to 3m, with narrowly ovate leaves turning yellow or red in autumn, and panicles of small yellow flowers followed by 4-lobed red fruits which split to reveal orange seeds

Growing Information

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 Metres

Hardiness

H6

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West FacingNorth FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in well-drained soil in sun or partial shade.

Pruning

Pruning group 1

Propagation

Propagate by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings

Pests

Prone to caterpillars and vine weevils

Diseases

May be affected by powdery mildews

Garden Uses

Uses

Banks SlopesGround Cover

Planting Places

Borders

Season of Interest

AutumnSpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Twenty To Fifty Years