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18-11-2008, 12:21 PM
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| | | Euonymus europaeus (Spindle) Poisonous?
Hi guys,
Really loving the autumnal colours of this tree/shrub ... thinking of getting one for the garden.
I have read that the fruits and seeds are very poisonous to us.
Does this include animals as well though? In particular birds?
I'd hate to attract birds to a grizzly fate of tummy ache or worse...  |
18-11-2008, 12:29 PM
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| | | Re: Euonymus europaeus (Spindle) Poisonous?
According to Snow & Snow "Birds and Berries" the seed is poisonous to man, and is not taken by birds. The pulp however is nutritious and they list the following birds feeding on Spindle in the Chilterns (pp. 81-83): Blackbird, Song Thrush, Robin, Blackcap, Great Tit, Blue Tit, and Long-tailed Tit.
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18-11-2008, 12:31 PM
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| | | Re: Euonymus europaeus (Spindle) Poisonous?
Hi
As far as I know it is not poisonous to birds. The flowers attracts insects including aphids which may attract insect-feeding birds. With this, the autumn colours and the fact it's native sounds like a winner to me 
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18-11-2008, 04:43 PM
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| | | Re: Euonymus europaeus (Spindle) Poisonous?
I once read somewhere that if you have a spindle tree, your robin will guard it as it's most prized possession - I believe this is for its berries.
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20-11-2008, 08:21 AM
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| | | Re: Euonymus europaeus (Spindle) Poisonous?
Thanks for your feedback on this people!
I've just ordered one, so hopefully by next autumn it'll have grown to become a regular Robin hang-out then!  |
29-11-2008, 07:15 PM
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| | | Re: Euonymus europaeus (Spindle) Poisonous?
How big do Spindle grow? I only have a small garden, so wouldn't want it to take over if I got one. Thanks in advance.
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29-11-2008, 08:33 PM
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| | | Re: Euonymus europaeus (Spindle) Poisonous?
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Originally Posted by ChrisJB  How big do Spindle grow? I only have a small garden, so wouldn't want it to take over if I got one. Thanks in advance.
Regards, Chris | About 3m x 3m I think. I presume it can be pruned, tempted to get one myself too 
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29-11-2008, 08:58 PM
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| | | Re: Euonymus europaeus (Spindle) Poisonous?
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Originally Posted by agrumpycow About 3m x 3m I think. I presume it can be pruned, tempted to get one myself too | 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.
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29-11-2008, 08:59 PM
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Originally Posted by ChrisJB How big do Spindle grow? I only have a small garden, so wouldn't want it to take over if I got one. | I don't think they'll take over. The ones in our local wood aren't managed and remain compact.
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30-11-2008, 01:03 PM
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| | | Re: Euonymus europaeus (Spindle) Poisonous?
Hah!
Mine has arrived and its no bigger than my hand!
No chance of this little dude taking over for a few years 
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