Euonymus europaeus - "Spindle"
Height in 3 litre pot approx. 30/60cm.
This is a large, deciduous shrub or small tree of open habit with interesting corky bark. It has green stems and red autumn colour. The scarlet-red fruits split open to reveal orange seeds. Familiar in native hedgerows, it is especially happy in chalk soils. After 10 years in reasonable growing conditions it will reach a height of about 3/4m (10ft) but it can be pruned.
Planting:
If you are planting straight away soak the roots in a bucket of water for half an hour beforehand. If you are unable to plant it immediately stand it upright somewhere sheltered until you are ready, making sure the root ball is kept moist. Make the hole for planting plenty big enough to accommodate all the roots easily. Incorporate compost and general fertilizer or bone meal into the soil before backfilling. Firm in and water well to settle the soil around the roots. We do not recommend digging a hole before the tree arrives - it should be done at the time of planting. During the first growing season, keep well watered in any dry spells.
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