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Euonymus europaeus


European Spindle




            Mike's Opinion

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An excellent small tree, often needing a little training and care, it does suffer from occasional outbreaks of Euonymus Scale, which can be controlled with dormant oil. Leaves are very similar to the Burning Bush, E. Elatus, they do not however have the distinct autumn red of this species. Attractive red capsules burst open to reveal the orange seeds, these capsules hang from the trees for quite a period of time often into the late winter months.



Michael Pascoe, NDP., ODH., CLT., MSc. (Plant Conservation)

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Family
Celastraceae
Genus
Euonymus
Species
europaeus
Category
Woody
Type
Shrub (deciduous)
Pronunciation
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
Canadian Hardiness Zone
4
Temperature (°C)
-29 to -34
Temperature (°F)
-20 to -30
Height
4 m
Spread
4 m
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
Cultivation
Suitable for partial-shade to full-sun, requires well drained soil.
Shape
Oval
Growth
Fast
Notable Specimens
Weldon Library, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario.
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