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Spindle Tree

Tagged as: Large Deciduous Shrubs

Botanical Name: Euonymus europaeus
Common Name: Spindle Tree

Updated 4/2012


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Height: 12-25' Spread: 10-20' Habit/Form: Upright Rate: Medium/Fast  Zone: 4-7

Cultural Requirements: Full sun to part shade; tolerates most soils provided they are well-drained; drought tolerant once established; susceptible to scale

Ornamental Characteristics: Narrow, upright habit, rounding with age; medium green leaves; attractive fruit; variable fall color from yellow to reddish purple, showy pink to reddish fruits

Use in the Landscape: Borders, groupings, screens and massings

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