Euonymus europaeus 'Red Cap'

168-025D4 Euonymus europaeus 'Red Cap' ( Spindle tree )
Joy Creek Photo Archive (c) all rights reserved	The European Spindle tree, native to Europe and Western Asia, is most noticeable on the landscape in the autumn when the rounded foliage turns bright red before it falls. Euonymus europaeus 'Red Cap' is a seedling selection made by the University of Nebraska for its abundant and persistant fruits. These fruits are fascinating as they develop. They ripen to a deep pink color before they split open to reveal the orange seedcoat of the white seeds within. It is hard to overlook the contrast of pink and orange set amidst the brilliant foliage. April to June. 10 ft. x 5 ft. Pale Green flowers *Sun, Part Shade Zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9*