TREES

Discussion in 'Trees' started by Butterfly, Nov 22, 2006.

  1. Butterfly

    Butterfly Apprentice Gardener

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    CAN ANYONE TELL ME WHAT A SPINDAL TREE IS PLEASE
     
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    Hi Butterfly and welcome. A spindle tree is a type of euonymus (Euonymus europaeus). Its shoots are thin and straight and were used to make spindles for weaving etc. I attach photos of it flowers and fruits. The orange berries are poisonous.

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  3. Hornbeam

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    Could one of the MODS move this thread from Computers to Trees please?
     
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