Spindle
Euonymus europaeus
Euonymus
Celastraceae
Native Plants
Zone 4–10
🐾 Pet-Safe
🌱 Beginner Friendly
This adaptable deciduous shrub requires minimal care once established and tolerates various soil conditions. Water regularly during the first year, then only during extended dry periods. Prune lightly in late winter to maintain shape and remove any dead wood.
Care Requirements
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
24″ – 60″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
72″
Watering Schedule
Every 10-14 Days • Water Deeply When Top 2 Inches Of Soil Are Dry
Soil pH
7 – 7.5
Temperature
-30° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 144″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Propagation: Seed
Ecology & Origin
Native to
Alabama
Albania
Arkansas
Austria
Baltic States
Belarus
Belgium
Bulgaria
Central European Rus
Connecticut
Corse
Czechoslovakia
Denmark
East European Russia
France
Germany
Great Britain
Greece
Hungary
Illinois
Attracts
🐝 Birds
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken May 2, 2019 by Manu Pacha (cc-by-sa)
Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
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