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Shrub · DeciduousSKU 171607

Spindle (euonymus) Hedging Bare Root 60-100 cm Delivery from November

Spindle (euonymus) Hedging Bare Root 60-100 cm Delivery from November

Euonymus europaeus
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Spindle
Euonymus europaeus
Pollinator Friendly
Sunlight
Full sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
H6 (-20 to -15°C)
Mature size
2.5-4m tall × 2.5-4m wide
Foliage
Deciduous
Flowers
White, Green
Flowering
Spring, Summer
Soil
Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Aspect
North-facing, South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
Supplied as
Bare Root
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About Spindle (euonymus) Hedging Bare Root 60-100 cm Delivery from November

Spindle (Euonymus europaeus) is a beautiful native deciduous shrub prized for its striking autumn colour, ornamental fruit, and outstanding wildlife value. Perfect for natural or mixed hedging, it provides year-round interest and seasonal drama while supporting pollinators, birds, and beneficial insects.

In spring, Spindle produces small, nectar-rich flowers that attract pollinators. These are followed in autumn by vibrant pink seed pods that split open to reveal bright orange seeds — a spectacular display against the fiery red and crimson autumn foliage. Hardy, adaptable, and low-maintenance, Spindle thrives in most soils and is especially effective as part of a native wildlife hedge.

Supplied as bare root plants and available for delivery from November, Spindle is an excellent, cost-effective choice for hedging projects that combine beauty, biodiversity, and seasonal colour.

Key Features:

  • Native deciduous shrub with vivid autumn colour and ornamental seed pods

  • Spring flowers for pollinators and autumn berries for birds

  • Excellent for wildlife and biodiversity

  • Hardy, low-maintenance, and adaptable to most soils

  • Supplied bare root for cost-effective planting in November

Planting & Care:

  • Position: Full sun to partial shade

  • Soil: Any well-drained soil; thrives even on chalky ground

  • Watering: Water during establishment; drought-tolerant once mature

  • Pruning: Trim lightly in winter or early spring to shape and encourage bushiness

  • Spacing: Plant 3–5 per metre for a dense hedge

Design Ideas:

  • Combine with hawthorn, field maple, and dogwood for a mixed native hedge

  • Plant for seasonal colour and wildlife value in gardens or field boundaries

  • Use in wildlife corridors or naturalistic planting schemes

Final Thought:
With its fiery autumn colour, unique seed pods, and rich wildlife value, Spindle is a stunning addition to native and mixed hedges. Delivered bare root from November, it’s an affordable way to add seasonal beauty and biodiversity to your landscape.

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