climbing spindle tree

Why is Wintercreeper a problem?

Wintercreeper can cover the ground and vegetation and eliminate native ground cover species in mesic and dry-mesic forests. It is a serious threat because it spreads so rapidly and replaces spring ephemerals.

How tall does a spindle tree grow?

Spindle can grow up to around 9m in height if given the optimum growing conditions, though it will not usually reach more than 3m and is often a lot smaller even when fully mature.

Is Wintercreeper invasive?

Wintercreeper is a fast-growing, versatile ground cover, shrub or vine. Wintercreeper should be used with care as it is considered invasive in some locations. ...

How fast do spindle trees grow?

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.

Where should I plant a Wintercreeper?

Wintercreeper thrives in full sun to part shade, but it can tolerate a significant amount of shade.

Soil. Wintercreeper grows easily in average, medium moisture, well-drained soil. ...
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Fertilizer. ...
Pruning Wintercreeper Euonymus. ...
Propagating Wintercreeper Euonymus. ...
Toxicity.

How do I get rid of Wintercreeper?

Control the plant by pulling.

Hand pulling is the most effective means of wintercreeper control if the area isn't too large, although you may have to keep at it for a few seasons. Pull gently and slowly. If you leave any roots intact, they will regrow. Pulling is most effective when the ground is damp.

Are spindle tree berries poisonous?

One of the most unusual poisonous Autumn berries is the berry of the Spindle shrub (Euonymus europaeus). ... The berries contain toxic cardiac glycosides and alkaoloids. Children are attracted to the bright orange fruits, which contain toxic seeds.

Is spindle tree poisonous?

It is also very good for carving. The charcoal produced from spindle wood is of very high quality and is used by artists. The whole plant is poisonous.

Do birds eat spindle berries?

In the garden

As well as the many native berry-bearing species (including rowan, holly, whitebeam, spindle, dog rose, guelder rose, elder, hawthorn, honeysuckle and ivy), attractive shrubs like cotoneaster, pyracantha and berberis are especially good for a wide range of birds.

Does Wintercreeper die in winter?

It stays green all year, even in the dead of winter. But, don't let the visual appeal fool you. Wintercreeper is highly aggressive. As a creeping vine with an astonishingly fast growth rate, it can quickly take over everything in its path.

Is Wintercreeper poisonous?

This Euonymus shrub-vine, commonly called a Wintercreeper, is listed as invasive in NC and also in the southeast and northeast. ... Like all Euonymus plants, this one is poisonous if any parts are eaten in large quantities. The berries, or any plant parts, should not be eaten by humans.

Is euonymus fast growing?

With an average annual growth rate of 10-20cm, ideal for hedge heights of up to a metre, the variety of Euonymus hedging plants we supply are the perfect low maintenance, low growing shrubs. They simply require a quick prune in late spring in order for bushy growth to develop.

How do you plant a spindle tree?

Sow the seeds in pots filled with good-quality seed compost, or in a prepared seedbed outdoors. Keep them protected from mice, watered and weed free, and grow on for a year or two before planting in their final positions.

How do you prune a spindle tree?

Pruning and caring for spindle

Prune in fall or spring in order to balance the tree for evergreen species.
Best is to prune quite drastically at the end of winter for deciduous species to promote a dense, compact growth.
Avoid pruning during cold spells, especially if its below freezing.

How do you propagate a Japanese spindle tree?

They propagate from cuttings, which should be taken at the end of the growth period in late summer. Cut a stem from the plant right below a node, which is the point from which a leaf or bud grows, and then replant it in a mixture like peat moss and perlite or sand.

What does Wintercreeper look like?

Glossy evergreen leaves with prominent silvery-white venation help identify wintercreeper. New plants emerge from seed spread by birds. Dense growth can eliminate native ground flora. In areas that have only a small amount of wintercreeper, pull up individual vines by the roots and remove.

Does euonymus stay green in winter?

Euonymus. Varieties of Euonymus are broadleaf evergreens; they can spread, climb or grow upright. Depending on the cultivar, their leaves can turn yellow, pink, or gray-green in the fall.

Is Wintercreeper an evergreen?

Euonymus fortunei, commonly called wintercreeper euonymus, is a dense, woody-stemmed, broadleaf evergreen to semi-evergreen plant that comes in a variety of forms. It may appear as a trailing ground cover, a mounding shrub or a climbing vine.

Is euonymus poisonous to dogs?

Euonymus plants, commonly known as burning bush, spindle tree, and wahoo, contain alkaloids that cause gastrointestinal disturbances and cardiac glycosides, which can affect your pet’s heart. Protect yourself and your pet.

Will goats eat Wintercreeper?

We partner with Eco Logic Company from Bloomington to remove the wintercreeper from the Orchard Woods. *Conclusion: Goats aren't the best method for removing wintercreeper, but they were FUN! NEW EXPERIMENTS!

Is purple Wintercreeper deer resistant?

It has no insect or disease problems and deer and other animals don't like it. In addition to its toughness, Purple Winter Creeper is a quite attractive vining plant. The handsome deep green foliage turns to burgundy-purple during the cool season, providing outstanding color in the winter landscape.