Spindle — Trees
Euonymus europaeus
Full sun, light watering — fully hardy.
- Plant out
- Oct
- In flower
- May, Jun
- Sun
- Full sun
- Water
- Low
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Hardiness
- H6
- Season
- spring
- Height
- 250–400 cm
- Spacing
- 400 cm
- Pets
- Toxic to pets
- Bee friendly
- Bee friendly
- Native
- Native
Growing notes
Grows to 2.5-4 metres. Space about 250-400cm apart. In flower May-Jun.
Toxic to pets
Spindle is harmful if eaten, to people and pets: the berries and other parts contain alkaloids and can cause sickness, especially if eaten in quantity. Keep the bright berries away from children and pets. If a person eats any, get medical advice; if a pet does, contact a vet.
→ NHS 111 for a person; your vet or the Animal PoisonLine for an animal