Euonymus europaeus (Spindle) Poisonous?

[ChrisJB]

Originally Posted by Jim Ford

The ones I've seen growing in clearings in our local wood are about that size - maybe a bit smaller. I'll collect some seeds next time I'm there, if anyone wants.

Jim

If you do get any seeds could I have a few please? If so, I'll PM you my address. Thanks if it's okay.

Regards, Chris

[Susie]

My little spindle is about three feet tall now and it managed a couple of flowers this year.

[Jim Ford]

Took a couple of shots of a Spindle Tree:

I liked the fact that I could get the dark holly bush as a background:



Must use smaller aperture next time for a single berry to get a better depth of field:



Jim

[RobSutton]

Originally Posted by Jim Ford

Must use smaller aperture next time for a single berry to get a better depth of field:



Jim

I'm not sure you ever can get enough depth of field, they're just the wrong shape - I try most years