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Euonymus americanus - Spindle
Euonymus americanus - Spindle
Euonymus americanus - Spindle
Euonymus americanus - Spindle
Euonymus americanus - Spindle
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The Euonymus americanus, also known as the American spindle tree, is a deciduous bush that differs from our European spindle tree with a more ample silhouette, branches that are almost as flexible as broom, and finer, leathery leaves that may resemble those of certain willows. It deserves to be discovered and planted for its magnificent fruiting, for the beautiful colours that adorn its foliage from late summer until autumn, but also for its ease of cultivation in all regions. Both rustic and unusual, it undeniably adds incredible charm to the late season, whether planted in a bed or in a free hedge.
Euonymus americanus (synonym Euonymus americana) is native to North America, from the state of New York to Texas and Ontario. It is a bush perfectly resistant to cold (-30°C (-22 °F)), well adapted to soil with a tendency for limestone, and with relatively low water needs. Like all spindle trees, it belongs to the family Celastraceae.
It has a bushy, wide, rounded and flexible habit. Its growth rate varies depending on the growing conditions. A mature specimen will reach an average size of 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) in all directions. Its slender, green branches are striate and slightly trailing. They bear deciduous foliage, which develops in spring and falls in autumn. The leaves, 5 to 10 cm (2 to 3.9 in) long, are arranged opposite on the branches. They are narrow, elliptical, with almost smooth edges and a leathery texture. Their colour is rather light green until August. They start changing colour at the end of August or beginning of September, more rapidly if the bush is exposed to the sun. Shades of red to wine invade the lamina, until the foliage becomes yellow and orange to purplish in October, before falling. The inconspicuous spring flowering consists of small white-greenish flowers, which give way to very original, decorative and brightly coloured fruits. These are capsules with warty or spiny protrusions, somewhat resembling medlar fruits, pink-red in colour, generally spherical, 1.5 cm (0.6 in) in diameter, with 4 to 5 lobes that open to reveal seeds with a bright yellow-orange aril. They are very beautiful but also toxic to humans. However, these very appetising fruits are a source of food for birds like the robin, even in winter.
Euonymus americanus is easy to grow and thrives in any properly loosened soil, in a sunny location that enhances its autumn colours. Its changing foliage and colourful fruiting make it an excellent choice for free hedges, adding a sumptuous touch that will captivate the gardener for long periods. With a medium size, it finds its place in a small garden or on a larger plot. Pair it with Berbéris, shrubby honeysuckles (Lonicera tatarica or fragrantissima), variegated holly, Cotinus, or Chinese Azaleas according to the nature of your soil. To highlight its magnificent autumn colours, also consider shrubs with golden foliage (Golden Lanterns Pheasant Berry, Sundance Mexican Orange Blossom...)
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The American Euonymus is preferably planted in autumn, in a regular, rather moist soil, but properly loosened and well-drained, in a sunny position to enhance its autumn colours. It tolerates limestone soil well and proves to be not very demanding in water once established in sufficiently deep soil. Water regularly during the first two years to help it establish, especially if the summer is hot and dry. In hot climates, it is preferable, even essential, to place it in deep soil and in partial shade, as it does not appreciate hot and arid situations. In this case, water regularly for 2 or 3 years, especially in summer. To keep your plants healthy and looking their best, it's important to do maintenance pruning and cleaning every 3 to 5 years at the end of winter. This will help maintain the shape of the plant and remove any dead wood. In a hedge, space the plants 90 cm (35.4 in) apart. This species is not very susceptible to diseases, attacks from caterpillars, scale insects, and black aphids.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.