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. 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