The Spindle (Euonymus europaeus) is a striking native deciduous shrub, commonly found across the British Isles. Known for its bold seasonal colour, Spindle produces clusters of bright red fruits in autumn, which split open to reveal vivid orange seeds – a real highlight in any garden or hedgerow.
This tough, upright shrub can grow up to 6m (20ft) and performs especially well on chalky soils, although it’s adaptable to most conditions. Its oval-shaped leaves start off green and gradually transform into brilliant shades of pink and red as autumn arrives.
Spindle is often planted for wildlife value, offering food for birds and insects, and works beautifully in native hedges, mixed borders or naturalistic planting schemes. Our healthy young plants are approx. 20–40cm tall and suitable for planting throughout the year.
Key Features:
Native deciduous shrub – attractive and wildlife-friendly
Eye-catching red seed capsules with orange seeds inside
Beautiful autumn foliage in pink and red tones
Thrives in chalky, dry, shady or exposed locations
Grows up to 6m tall – excellent for hedges or wild areas
Supplied as approx. 20–40cm young plants, ready to plant year-round
🌱 The Spindle is a hardy and vibrant shrub that brings vivid autumn colour and valuable wildlife support to any garden or countryside setting. Order today for fast UK delivery!
Bought two bare root stock trees
Look ok and arrived well packaged but as only small and have little sign of growth in the autumn will hope next summer will bring success
R
Rosemary D.
Tree by post
Very good,it was delivered very quickly and in good condition
G
Gill R.
Trees
Have ordered four small saplings, which were on special offer. Came quickly and packaged well.
The Holly looks healthy, but the other three are in their winter state.
Have ordered from this company before and the saplings have done well.
J
Jan Y.
Spindleberry Lodge
Very good service, dealivered on time and well packaged. Purchased as a gift and very well received
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