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Further Information
You'll see our recommended planting densities for each size and root type listed in the product grid. We suggest that you use these as a guide, taking into consideration how long you're willing to wait to see your finished hedge. As a rough indication bare roots can be planted at anything from 3 to 7 per metre and cell grown between 4 and 6 - the higher densities here would need to be planted in a double staggered row or zig-zag.
For more information on planting distances please see our planting density advice section.
For more information on planting distances please see our planting density advice section.
Pruning Advice
Spindle should be pruned in late winter to early spring but take care not to trim from healthy growth as the plant may be stunted by hard pruning.
Simply remove any damaged or diseased wood and any shoots that are growing out of line with the general desired hedge shape. After pruning where necessary, it's advantageous to mulch into the surrounding soil and feed to give the plant a boost of nutrients and promote healthy growth.
Otherwise, Spindle is one of the hedge varieties that requires little by way of maintenance and can simply be left to grow naturally.
Simply remove any damaged or diseased wood and any shoots that are growing out of line with the general desired hedge shape. After pruning where necessary, it's advantageous to mulch into the surrounding soil and feed to give the plant a boost of nutrients and promote healthy growth.
Otherwise, Spindle is one of the hedge varieties that requires little by way of maintenance and can simply be left to grow naturally.
Delivery & Returns
Everything you need to know about your delivery: Free delivery - this is available on most orders when you reach a minimum order value for your packaging type which is based on the size and quantity of plants that you order. Details are in the delivery information table below.
| Packaging Type | Standard Delivery Charge | Minimum Order Values for FREE Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| Boxes (Bare roots and pots up to and inc 7.5L) | £7.99 delivery charge (orders up to £60) | Orders of £60 and over - FREE |
| Pallets (Root balls, large pots 10L+, trees etc) | £60 delivery charge (orders up to £350) | Orders of £350 and over - FREE |
| Pleached Trees (Specialist Delivery) | £450 delivery charge (orders up to £1500) | Orders of £1500 and over - FREE |
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For full delivery information, including geographical exceptions, see our delivery page
Spindle Hedge Euonymus europaeus
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Spindle (so named because the wood was used to make spindles) is a fabulous hedging plant (or small tree within a hedgerow) because of its unique autumn colour scheme
- Planting Conditions: normal soil, sun or partial shade, exposed or sheltered, inland or coastal
- Growth Rate: Average to Fast | 30-60cm a year
- Bare root plants are shown in winter dormancy as a single bare root and a bundle for comparison. Please note if ordering 1 x bare root, this will be a single plant not a bundle unless shown as a multibuy item.
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Euonymus europaeus Hedge Plants Description
Spindle (Euonymus europaeus) is widely recognised for its stunning autumnal colours, in which the vibrant pink capsules open-up to reveal bold-coloured orange fruits, and leaves turning from a deep green to a glowing red. The fruits are often retained well into the winter months, even after the leaves have dropped; it's a hedge plant that looks spectacular in a sunny spot but will also tolerate partial shade. For the remainder of the year, spindle boasts its unique twiggy, upright deciduous plant that showcases its dark green pointed leaves. 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. While the autumnal tones of yellow and green are inconspicuous, they are nectar-rich and therefore, highly attractive to pollinating insects, which is excellent for a bee-friendly garden. You can view our full range of flowering hedge plants here.
It's important to note that although this plant produces beautiful, bright fruit, it's not the edible kind. Both fruit and the leaves can be harmful if eaten. So, Spindle is best appreciated visually for its beautiful and colourful nature. Aphids, as well as pollinators, can also find this hedge plant attractive, so, it's best not to plant too close to plots of growing vegetables in case there is an aphid migration to the plant crops. Aphid can become an unwanted pest.
Choose Spindle Hedge root types
What are root types?
Root types explained.
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Bare root
Field grown, bare roots are young plants that are only planted when they are dormant, from autumn to spring. We lift bare root plants and despatch them during the season but they can be pre-ordered in summer. As they are cheaper to grow, they are one of our most affordable hedge planting options.
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Pot grown
Pot grown plants can be planted year round and make a convenient option. They come in a wide range of sizes, from 10cm to 2.5m so they're suitable for the majority of planting requirements.
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Root ball
Also field grown, root ball plants are scooped out of the ground using machinery to keep their root system intact and wrapped in bio-degradable, hessian sacks. They are mature plants that provide dense coverage very early on, ideal for when you need a thick hedge quickly.
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Instant
Grown in troughs or bags that measure 50cm-1 metre in length and carefully clipped during the growing season. Our instant hedging troughs create a dramatic, instant hedge effect.
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