Spindle Tree (euonymus europaeus)

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£2.42
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Bare-rooted trees available only between November and late April. Orders will only be dispatched during this period when the trees are not in active growth.

Price each per
1 Tree
10 Trees
25 Trees
100 Trees
1000 Trees
40-60cm
£2.42
£1.66
£1.21
£0.83
£0.69
​​​Prices stated do not include delivery and V.A.T. which will be added at the checkout.
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Growing Spindle Tree (Euonymus europaeus)
  • Native deciduous shrub or small tree (3–6m tall), highly valued for outstanding autumn display: leaves turn vivid pink-red, paired with striking pink four-lobed fruiting Bodies splitting to reveal orange seeds.
  • Excellent for wildlife gardens: fruits eagerly eaten by birds (robins, thrushes) in autumn/winter; flowers attract pollinators; supports several moth species.
  • Very hardy, tolerant of most soils (including chalk, clay, poor/dry), shade, exposure, and coastal conditions.
  • Ideal for mixed native hedging, woodland edges, or as an ornamental specimen; compact size suits smaller gardens.
  • Low-maintenance and disease-resistant in UK conditions.
Planting Guide
  • Best time: Bare-root November–March (dormant season); container-grown autumn or spring.
  • Location: Full sun to deep shade (sun for best autumn colour/fruiting); any well-drained soil (tolerates poor, dry, wet, alkaline or acid); sheltered or exposed sites; potential spread from 2–4 metres.
  • Preparation: Dig hole twice root width; add organic matter to very poor soils.
  • Planting: Set at original depth (check soil mark on stem); firm in, water thoroughly, mulch base (keep clear of trunk).
  • Aftercare: Water well first few years in dry spells; minimal pruning (late winter to shape/remove dead wood); self-fertile but plant several for heavier fruiting; protect young plants from rabbits. Note: all parts especially the seeds are toxic if ingested.
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