Spindle Tree
Euonymus europaeus
Description
NOT RECOMMENDED TO PLANT: INVASIVE TENDENCIES. Euonymus europaeus, or spindle tree, is not recommended to plant, due to its invasive tendencies. It is native to Europe and western Asia. It prefers well-drained sandy soil. All parts of the plant, including berries and flowers are toxic and should not be consumed. It has weedy tendencies, particularly in the Midwest United States, and can spread uncontrollably in garden settings. Consider planting Euonymus atropurpureus as an alternative.
Planting Site and Native Range
Planting Site
Parks, Residential, Wide Median
Tree Characteristics
Growth Rate
Fast (60cm or more per year)
Width
3 - 8m
Height
4 - 8m
Soil Quantity
0 - 10 m3
Leaves
Deciduous
Insects and Diseases
Insects and Diseases
No serious or common issues in the urban environment. Occasional issues with scale.
Tree Tolerances
Soil Salt Tolerance
Unknown
Salt Spray Tolerance
Unknown
Flooding Tolerance
Low
Drought Tolerance
High
pH Tolerance
Tolerant of acid to alkaline soil (5.0 to 8.0)
Shade Tolerance
Full Sun Part Shade
Plant Hardiness Zone
Zone 4 (a/b) | Zone 5 (a/b) | Zone 6 (a/b)
Management Notes
Management Notes
Can be multi-stemmed or trained into a single stem tree
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