Species: Euonymus europeaus
(eu-on'i-mus ue-roe-pee'us)
Spindle Tree
Found on Course Walks
None Listed
Map of plant locations
(Plant location data may be incomplete)
In Collection(s):
None Listed
Cultivars
Not commonly grown in the U.S. in great numbers; potentially invasive; many cultivars
'Albus', 'Aldenhamensis', 'Nana', 'Red Ace', 'Red Cascade'Ornamental Characteristics
Tree < 30 feet
12' - 30' (10' - 25')
Deciduous
narrow, upright shrub or small tree
full sun - part shade; very tough and tolerant
Environmental Characteristics
Full sun, Part shade
4a
Can tolerate acid to alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 8.0)
characteristic, attractive, pink-red fruit with orange seeds; medium to dark green leaves turn dull red in fall
Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil
See graphic below
Insect Disease
susceptible to scale and aphids
Bare Root Transplanting
Other
transplant B & B; fruit and other parts of the plant are toxic
Moisture Tolerance Graphic
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Moisture Tolerance
