Spindle

Description

A large native shrub with narrow oval green leaves which with fine autumnal colour; leaves turn yellow and red.
Small yellow flowers are produced in spring, followed by red fruits in the autumn.

Growing Conditions:
Prefers alkaline soils but tolerates a wide range of non-acid soils.

Value To Wildlife:
Good for insects, bees and other pollinators.

Important Note:
You’ll receive a 2 year old well established whip that’s between 20 to 60cm in height.
This is a deciduous tree and so will shed its leaves in autumn, in order to protect itself from the cold winter weather. Come spring, it’ll burst back into bud and begin to flourish once more.