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Euonymus Collection

Euonymus, also known as the Winged spindle tree, is a fascinating genus of plants that encompasses various species with unique characteristics

Background imageEuonymus Collection: Decorative botanical print with locust tree, yellowwood, spindle, holly and rowan

Decorative botanical print with locust tree, yellowwood, spindle, holly and rowan
5855552 Decorative botanical print with locust tree, yellowwood, spindle, holly and rowan; (add.info.: Five shrubs, including white-flowered black locust tree, white-flowered yellowwood tree)

Background imageEuonymus Collection: European spindle tree, Euonymus europaea

European spindle tree, Euonymus europaea
5855993 European spindle tree, Euonymus europaea; (add.info.: European spindle tree, Euonymus europaea. Chromolithograph from Carl Lindman's "Bilder ur Nordens Flora")

Background imageEuonymus Collection: Winged spindle tree, Euonymus, Euonymus alatus

Winged spindle tree, Euonymus, Euonymus alatus
Winged spindle tree, Euonymus alatus, Close up of red coloured flowers growing on the tree.-

Background imageEuonymus Collection: Hamiltons spindletree, Euonymus hamiltonianus

Hamiltons spindletree, Euonymus hamiltonianus
Hamiltons spindletree and Himalayan spindle Euonymus hamiltonianus Euonymus atropurpureus, Evonimo nero porporino. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus

Background imageEuonymus Collection: American strawberry bush, Euonymus americanus

American strawberry bush, Euonymus americanus. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Cooke from Conrad Loddiges Botanical Cabinet, Hackney, 1828

Background imageEuonymus Collection: Curtis British Entomology Plate 194

Curtis British Entomology Plate 194
Hymenoptera: Cleonymus maculipennis = Cheiropachus quadrum (Spotted-winged Cleonymus) [Plant: Euonymus europaeus (Spindle-tree)] Date: 1824-39

Background imageEuonymus Collection: Audubons Warbler, Hermit Warbler and Black-throated Gray Warbler, 1837

Audubons Warbler, Hermit Warbler and Black-throated Gray Warbler, 1837

Background imageEuonymus Collection: Spindle Tree, Euonymus, Euonymus bungeanus Fireflame

Spindle Tree, Euonymus, Euonymus bungeanus Fireflame
Spindle Tree, Euonymus bungeanus Fireflame, Red leaves agasint a blue sky

Background imageEuonymus Collection: Picture No. 11807179

Picture No. 11807179
Harlequin ladybird on Euonymus leaf, Norfolk UK Date:

Background imageEuonymus Collection: Picture No. 11807132

Picture No. 11807132
Harlequin ladybird on Euonymus leaf, Norfolk UK Date:

Background imageEuonymus Collection: Picture No. 11807113

Picture No. 11807113
Harlequin ladybird on Euonymus leaf, Norfolk UK Date:

Background imageEuonymus Collection: Powdery mildew, Erysiphe euonymicola, white spotting on the leaves of a Euonymus foliage garden

Powdery mildew, Erysiphe euonymicola, white spotting on the leaves of a Euonymus foliage garden shrub in Ravello, Italy

Background imageEuonymus Collection: Picture No. 10890342

Picture No. 10890342
Winged Spindle Tree / Winged Euonymus / Burning Bush - invasive species in Halle Ravine - autumn (Euonymus alatus) Date:

Background imageEuonymus Collection: Picture No. 10886785

Picture No. 10886785
Spindle - in flower - Hedgerow (Euonymus europaeus) Date:

Background imageEuonymus Collection: Picture No. 10893128

Picture No. 10893128
Spindle Tree Berries - autumn (Euonymus europaeus) Date:

Background imageEuonymus Collection: Picture No. 10887184

Picture No. 10887184
Winged Spindle tree in Autumn (fall) - invasive shrubby species (Euonymus alatus) Date:

Background imageEuonymus Collection: Picture No. 10896577

Picture No. 10896577
Strawberry-bush (Euonymus grandiflora) Date:

Background imageEuonymus Collection: Cutting back old upper branches of spindle bush to 1 bud using long-handled loppers, close-up

Cutting back old upper branches of spindle bush to 1 bud using long-handled loppers, close-up

Background imageEuonymus Collection: Dendroica nigrescens, Dendroica occidentalis, Dendroica coro

Dendroica nigrescens, Dendroica occidentalis, Dendroica coro
Plate 395 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1835-38), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Background imageEuonymus Collection: Spindle (Euonymus sp. ) berries

Spindle (Euonymus sp. ) berries
Spindle (Euonymus sp.) berries. This fruit is poisonous. The pink fruit have split open to reveal the orange seeds inside. Photographed in Dorset, UK, in October

Background imageEuonymus Collection: Garden foliage

Garden foliage. Plants on display include the yellow-and-green-leafed Euonymus (Euonymus fortunei Emerald n Gold ), the pink-leafed New Zealand Flax (Phormium Flamingo )


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Euonymus, also known as the Winged spindle tree, is a fascinating genus of plants that encompasses various species with unique characteristics. One such species is Euonymus alatus, commonly referred to as Hamilton's spindletree. This particular variety stands out due to its distinctive wing-like protrusions on its branches. Another noteworthy member of the Euonymus family is Euonymus hamiltonianus, also called the American strawberry bush. Its vibrant red fruits resemble strawberries and are a delight for both humans and wildlife alike. In Curtis British Entomology Plate 194, we can observe Audubon's Warbler, Hermit Warbler, and Black-throated Gray Warbler perched on an elegant Euonymus branch in a beautiful illustration from 1837. These birds find solace among the lush foliage of this remarkable plant. The Spindle Tree (Euonymus bungeanus Fireflame) showcases stunning fiery colors that add vibrancy to any landscape. Its leaves turn shades of orange and red during autumn, creating a breathtaking display. One antique engraving illustration captures the essence europaeus or simply "spindle. " This European variety has been admired for centuries for its ornamental value and medicinal properties. Interestingly enough, even tea lovers may encounter Euonymus indirectly through Camellia sinensis—the tea plant—whose leaves are often harvested for brewing our favorite beverage. The connection between these two plants highlights how nature intertwines different species in unexpected ways. However, like all living organisms, euonymous is not immune to challenges. Powdery mildew caused by Erysiphe euonymicola can cause white spotting on their leaves—a common occurrence observed in Ravello, Italy's picturesque gardens filled with these shrubs. Despite this setback, gardeners continue to appreciate the beauty and resilience of euonymous plants worldwide.