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euonymus europaeus red cascade
The spindle bush is a familiar hedgerow plant, of which Euonymus europaeus 'Red Cascade' is a selected form, chosen for its especially generous flowers. Grown as a deciduous shrub or small tree, ?Red Cascade? has leaves that turn a dazzling dark red in autumn, and rosy-red winged fruit that break open to reveal bright orange seeds. Its branches are weighed down by a profusion of fruit, and its seeds are loved by birds - you may find self-sown seedlings popping up across the garden. Suitable for
A large deciduous shrub, Euonymus europaeus 'Red Cascade', is renowned for its autumn foliage. Its leaves turn bright scarlet red. It is also known as a 'Spindle Bush', as the wood from the bush was used to make spindles, it will grow up to 3 metres and is suitable for herbaceous borders. The shrub has green oval leaves in spring and summer, with yellow-green flowers. These are then followed by rose pink fruits that open to reveal orange seeds. Euonymus europaeus 'Red Cascade' is a great
Deciduous shrub that is popular in the UK used as hedgerows in many growing situations, Euonymus europaeus 'Red Cascade' sets itself apart for its dazzling seed heads. Its nickname, the Spindle Bush, comes from its previous use for making spindles. Large and almost unrecognisable in summer, in autumn is where the bright scarlet foliage comes into its own. Small flowers will fade away through the seasons, giving way for corked wings, followed by small brightly colour fruits. Height: 3m (10').
Deciduous shrub that is popular in the UK used as hedgerows in many growing situations, Euonymus europaeus 'Red Cascade' sets itself apart for its dazzling seed heads. Its nickname, the Spindle Bush, comes from its previous use for making spindles. Large and almost unrecognisable in summer, in autumn is where the bright scarlet foliage comes into its own. Small flowers will fade away through the seasons, giving way for corked wings, followed by small brightly colour fruits. Height: 3m (10').
Fantastic autumn colour and gorgeous berries
