Spindle

spindle hedge

spindle hedge
  1. How tall does a spindle tree grow?
  2. How fast do spindle trees grow?
  3. Is euonymus a good hedge?
  4. Are spindles poisonous?
  5. Do birds eat spindle berries?
  6. Is euonymus fast growing?
  7. Is Spindle an evergreen?
  8. How do you plant a spindle tree?
  9. How do you propagate a Japanese spindle tree?
  10. How far apart should you plant Euonymus?
  11. What does euonymus look like?
  12. How far apart do you plant Euonymus?
  13. What does spindle mean?
  14. What tree has pink berries?
  15. How can you tell if berries are poisonous?
  16. Is Viburnum good for wildlife?
  17. Can birds eat cheerios?
  18. Do euonymus lose their leaves?
  19. What plant makes a good hedge?
  20. How fast does a golden euonymus grow?

How tall does a spindle tree grow?

Spindle can grow up to around 9m in height if given the optimum growing conditions, though it will not usually reach more than 3m and is often a lot smaller even when fully mature.

How fast do spindle trees grow?

Spindle hedging develops well in normal soil conditions and situations, although, it will also endure coastal positions and slightly wet sites. Euonymus europaeus has an average growth rate of about 45cm per annum. During May and June, Spindle hedging begins to flower.

Is euonymus a good hedge?

Euonymus is a pretty, versatile little evergreen hedge often available as either a deciduous, evergreen shrub or small tree. ... One of its distinctive traits are the colourful evergreen leaves of many varieties leaves. Euonymus hedges are great for those looking for low maintenance plants for their garden.

Are spindles poisonous?

The charcoal produced from spindle wood is of very high quality and is used by artists. The whole plant is poisonous.

Do birds eat spindle berries?

In the garden

As well as the many native berry-bearing species (including rowan, holly, whitebeam, spindle, dog rose, guelder rose, elder, hawthorn, honeysuckle and ivy), attractive shrubs like cotoneaster, pyracantha and berberis are especially good for a wide range of birds.

Is euonymus fast growing?

With an average annual growth rate of 10-20cm, ideal for hedge heights of up to a metre, the variety of Euonymus hedging plants we supply are the perfect low maintenance, low growing shrubs. They simply require a quick prune in late spring in order for bushy growth to develop.

Is Spindle an evergreen?

Most often doted with evergreen leaves, this shrub is often found in hedges. For deciduous varieties, the leaves are magnificent in fall and alternate from purple, orange and pink.

How do you plant a spindle tree?

Sow the seeds in pots filled with good-quality seed compost, or in a prepared seedbed outdoors. Keep them protected from mice, watered and weed free, and grow on for a year or two before planting in their final positions.

How do you propagate a Japanese spindle tree?

They propagate from cuttings, which should be taken at the end of the growth period in late summer. Cut a stem from the plant right below a node, which is the point from which a leaf or bud grows, and then replant it in a mixture like peat moss and perlite or sand.

How far apart should you plant Euonymus?

Plant 1ft (30cm) apart.

What does euonymus look like?

Noted for its luminous foliage, Euonymus fortunei 'Goldy' (Wintercreeper) is a low-growing, broadleaf, evergreen shrub with a compact mounding habit. It forms a dense, bushy mat of large, glossy, round, bright chartreuse-yellow leaves. A few tiny, inconspicuous, greenish flowers are produced in early summer.

How far apart do you plant Euonymus?

Golden Euonymus Spacing

Plant 4' apart for hedges as measured from the center of each shrub. For foundation plants or in the shrub border, plant 7'-8' apart.

What does spindle mean?

1 : to shoot or grow into a long slender stalk. 2 : to grow to stalk or stem rather than to flower or fruit. transitive verb. 1 : to impale, thrust, or perforate on the spike of a spindle file. 2 : to make or equip (something, such as a piece of furniture) with spindles.

What tree has pink berries?

Rowan trees with pink berries

These rowans have berries that change from white to pink, or from pink to white as autumn progresses. Pink Charm has perhaps the deepest pink berries, but Pink Ness, Leonard Messel and Glendoick Spire are also very attractive.

How can you tell if berries are poisonous?

Aggregated fruits and berries are almost always edible (blackberry, raspberry, salmonberry, and thimbleberry). Single fruits on a stem are usually considered safe to eat. Plants with shiny leaves or a milky sap are considered to be poisonous.

Is Viburnum good for wildlife?

Viburnums can be great for wildlife, too – they provide cover for a variety of garden birds such as blackbirds, thrushes and robins, while some bear pollen- and nectar-rich flowers and nutritious berries. In beds and borders, viburnums can be used to add structure and autumn colour, or act as a stunning focal point.

Can birds eat cheerios?

Veterinarians have approved whole-grain cereals such as Cheerios for birds, as long as you feed the cereal in moderation. Because Cheerios is low in sugar, made of whole grains and contains no artificial colors or sweeteners, it is an acceptable bird treat.

Do euonymus lose their leaves?

Evergreen varieties keep most of their leaves year-round, but they do experience some leaf drop. Deciduous euonymus varieties shed all their leaves in late fall and winter, and then grow a new set of leaves in the spring.

What plant makes a good hedge?

Among needle-bearing evergreens, yew bushes are perhaps the most classic hedge plants. They are popular partly because they tolerate shade. While some yews grow tall enough to serve as privacy screens, yews are slow growers.

How fast does a golden euonymus grow?

The Golden Euonymus will send up fast growing stems that could reach 5 to 6 feet in 2 to 3 years if left to grow naturally without any yearly pruning.

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