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Himalayan Spindle Tree – Euonymus hamiltonianus Family Celastraceae – Bittersweets, Spindle Trees Winged spindletree, described by Dirr as one of the finest landscape plants for American gardens. |
These Himalayan spindle trees, grown from seed, are 75 years old.
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Winged spindletree, described by Dirr (1990) as one of the finest landscape plants for American gardens,has brilliant red foliage in the fall (it is commonly known as burning-bush) and prominent corky wings on the stem that add variety to the winter landscape. Euonymus species show a large amount of variability: for example, Dirr listed about 70 cultivars recognized by horticulturists. At least one of these introduced species, European spindletree, has become naturalized; other species do not appear to be as aggressive. |
Spindle Tree Fruit
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The usually perfect flowers, borne in clusters, bloom in the spring. The fruit, which ripens in late summer or fall, is a 4- to 5-celled (occasionally 2- to 3-celled) capsule that is usually lobed and sometimes winged. [3] |
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Family Celastraceae – Bittersweets, Spindle Trees Celastraceae is a botanical family of 1,300 species of vines, shrubs, and small trees, in about 100 genera. Celastrus , Euonymus and Maytenus widespread in temperate climates. Tree Encyclopedia | Tree Index | Tiliaceae Index | Plant a tree! |
