Siebold spindle

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A tree-like, deciduous shrub to 6m tall and broad. The leaves are narrowly oval, up to 12cm long with scalloped edges and sometimes narrowing to a long, sharp point. They turn pink, orange and red in autumn. Small, pale green flowers are followed by four-lobed, pink fruit that split to reveal orange and red seeds

Scientific classification

Species: Siebold spindle (Euonymus hamiltonianus subsp. sieboldianus)
Genus: Euonymus
Family: Celastraceae

Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Shrubs
Plant type: 4-8 metres
Height: 4-8 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Bushy
Habit: Autumn · Spring · Summer
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Ideal temperature

Siebold spindle pictures

Distribution of Siebold spindle

Distribution map

Japan and Korea

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Culture

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Toxicity

Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Quick identification of Siebold spindle

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Siebold spindle care guide

Keep potting medium lightly moist, airy, and never stagnant
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Keep potting medium lightly moist, airy, and never stagnant

Fertilizing

Half-strength orchid feed every two to three weeks in active growth

Pruning

Little pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.