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The Spindle Tree, known as Euonymus europaeus, is a versatile addition to any garden. Plus, it could be the perfect choice for smaller spaces as due its compact growth habit.


Thriving in well-drained soil and adaptable to full sun or partial shade, it features inconspicuous greenish-white flowers in spring.


The summer flowers are later replaced by winged fruits which are four lobed and crimson, opening to show orange seeds within. They not only add visual interest to your space, but also serve as a tasty snack to local wildlife.
During autumn, the Spindle Tree displays vibrant foliage in shades of red, orange, and yellow, adding a burst of colour to your outdoor space.
The hard wood has a close texture and in the past was used in the manufacture of spindles, hence its popular name.
Reaching a height of 4 metres and spreading around 3 metres over two decades, the Spindle Tree offers versatility and striking beauty for different garden sizes. 

Add a pop of colour to your space with the Euonymus europaeus today!
Common Name: Spindle Tree
Latin Name: Euonymus europaeus
Soil: Moderately fertile, well-drained
Position: Full sun
Flowering period/colour: June to July/Inconspicuous greenish flowers
Hardiness: Fully hardy
Eventual height/spread: 4m/4m
Special features: Wonderful fruits and fantastic scarlet autumn foliage
Here at Mail Order Trees, getting your trees and plants to you quickly and in perfect condition is our top priority. A great feature of our specially designed cardboard boxes is that they are 100% recyclable, which will help to reduce your carbon footprint even further. We have a standard flat rate charge of £9.95 per consignment (including VAT) to England and Wales so the more you buy, the more you save! Prices for Scotland, Grampian, the Highands can be calculated in the checkout area. Unfortunately we are unable to ship to any other locations aside from these. This means we do not ship to Isle of Wight, Channel Islands, Northern Ireland/Ireland and any Scottish Islands.Â
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Our usual delivery time is up to 7-10 working days. We will, as ever, aim to stick to our usual timescale but please be aware that this may not always be possible.
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Please take the time to fill out the special instructions box in the checkout area with the details of a neighbour or safe place that your trees can be left. Every effort will be made to make deliveries in this time or on a date requested by you. Mail-Order-Trees cannot be held responsible for delayed deliveries due to factors beyond our control such as Public Holidays or adverse weather conditions which make it impossible to lift bare-rooted trees. In cases such as these, you will be notified.
We can only deliver to physical addresses and not to PO boxes. A complete address including correct postcode must be provided. Incorrect postcodes cause more delays than omitting the postcode altogether. Mail-Order-Trees cannot be held responsible for orders not received if an incorrect address is provided. It will also be necessary to give us details of where to place items should you be out when the delivery arrives. Mail-Order-Trees cannot be responsible for items lost if we have followed your instructions. A contact telephone number can also be very useful to our courier.
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