How to Grow and Care for European spindletree

European spindletree, also known as Spindle, Common spindletree, Spindleberry, Prickwood

European spindletree is generally regarded as an easy-to-care-for plant, well-suited for many gardeners. Key care points for european spindletree include ensuring it is planted in well-drained soil and exposed to full sun to partial shade for optimal growth and foliage color. European spindletree requires minimal pruning, primarily for shape and health, and is relatively pest and disease-resistant, which adds to its low-maintenance profile.

Watering schedule: Every 1-2 weeks

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing European spindletree

Toughness	High
Care Level	Low
Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every 1-2 weeks
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil Type	Garden Soil
Soil pH	6-7.5
Planting Time	Spring, Fall
Hardiness Zones	3-7
Toxicity	Toxic to Humans

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Varieties of European spindletree

European spindletree 'Red Cascade'

An Award of Garden Merit winner, european spindletree 'Red Cascade''s compact size and ornamental, long-lasting red fruits and leaves give this plant its distinct appearance. Hybridized from other spindle tree varieties, european spindletree 'Red Cascade' was named quite literally for its cascading red appearance in the colder months. This is in large part what it's loved for, as well as its appeal to wildlife.

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The Toxicity of European spindletree

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European spindletree is distinguished by its upright growth habit, reaching heights of approximately 15 to 20 feet (4.5 to 6 meters). This deciduous entity possesses oval to lance-shaped leaves, which transform into a vivid autumnal display of red and purple hues. The presence of distinctive, 4-lobed pink to red capsules that open to reveal bright orange seeds is a notable identification feature. Its branches and twigs often exhibit a somewhat angular, spindly form.