Euonymus europaeus Red Cascade (Spindle)

Noted for its spectacular fall foliage and very ornamental berries, Euonymus europaeus ‘Red Cascade’ (Spindle) is a large, vigorous, deciduous shrub that is invaluable in the fall and winter garden.

Noted for its spectacular fall foliage and very ornamental berries, Euonymus europaeus 'Red Cascade' (Spindle) is a large, vigorous, deciduous shrub that is invaluable in the fall and winter garden. Its foliage of scalloped, oval, dark green leaves turns to a deep, lustrous red in fall, making the whole plant glow with color. In late spring to early summer, a profusion of tiny, insignificant, greenish flowers appear before being replaced by masses of bright rose-pink fruits that mature during the fall. At this time, each fruit capsule splits open to reveal tangerine-coated seeds which hang on far into winter. They are attractive to some birds who enjoy them during the winter months. Adding a spectacular splash of color when it is most needed, 'Red Cascade' is a very fine garden plant

  • Winner of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society
  • Grows up to 10 ft. tall (300 cm) and 8 ft. wide (240 cm).
  • Full sun to part shade lover, this plant is easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils. While full shade is tolerated, the best fall display generally occurs in full sun. Tolerates a wide range of soils excluding boggy and wet soils.
  • Watch for caterpillars, scale insects, and powdery mildews.
  • Attracts birds and wildlife
  • Great as a specimen plant, shrub borders, or as informal hedge or screen. This plant is particularly striking against a background of evergreens.
  • Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings
  • Euonymus europaeus species is native to Europe and Temperate Asia.
  • Find where this species is invasive in the United States.
  • All parts may cause severe discomfort if ingested

Requirements

Hardiness 4
– 7

Heat Zones 1
– 7

Climate Zones 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16
Plant Type Shrubs
Plant Family Euonymus
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Late)Summer (Early,Mid,Late)FallWinter
Height 9'
– 10'
(270cm
– 3m)
Spread 7'
– 8'
(210cm
– 240cm)
Spacing 96″ (240cm)
Water Needs Average
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained
Characteristics Plant of Merit, Showy
Attracts Birds
Garden Uses Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens
Garden Styles City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden