A decidious Shrub growing to 6m. It is hardy to zone 3. It is in flower from May to June, and the seeds ripen from September to November. The flowers are hermaphrodite (have both male and female organs) and are pollinated by Insects.
The plant prefers light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and requires well-drained soil. The plant prefers acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils and can grow in very alkaline soil. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It requires dry or moist soil.
Genus - Euonymus
Species - Europaeus
Common name - European Spindle Tree
Pre-Treatment - Required
Hardiness zones - 4 - 7
Height - 12'-30' / 3.7m - 9.1m
Spread - 10'-25' / 3.0m - 7.6m
Plant type - Large Shrub
Vegetation type - Ornamental decidious
Exposure - Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial Shade
Growth rate - Fast
Soil PH - Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil type - Clay, loam, sand, well drained
Water requirements - Average, drought tolerant
Landscape uses - Hedges, Screening / Wind Break
Germination rate - 78%
Bloom season - Late Spring
Leaf / Flower color - Green / Yellow - green