Other Names:  Chinese Spindle Tree

Description:

This is a stunning evergreen shrub with bright green glossy foliage that is dense and fast growing, has a vase shaped growth habit that makes it excellent as a landscape accent

Ornamental Features

Evergreen Spindle Tree has rich green evergreen foliage on a plant with a round habit of growth. The glossy oval leaves remain green throughout the winter. It produces gold berries in late summer.

Landscape Attributes

Evergreen Spindle Tree is a dense multi-stemmed evergreen shrub with a more or less rounded form. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other landscape plants with less refined foliage.

This shrub will require occasional maintenance and upkeep, and can be pruned at anytime. Gardeners should be aware of the following characteristic(s) that may warrant special consideration;

• Insects

Evergreen Spindle Tree is recommended for the following landscape applications;

• Mass Planting
• Hedges/Screening
• General Garden Use
• Topiary

Planting & Growing

Evergreen Spindle Tree will grow to be about 12 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 12 feet. It tends to fill out right to the ground and therefore doesn't necessarily require facer plants in front, and is suitable for planting under power lines. It grows at a fast rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 40 years or more.

This shrub performs well in both full sun and full shade. It is very adaptable to both dry and moist locations, and should do just fine under average home landscape conditions. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments, and will benefit from being planted in a relatively sheltered location. This species is not originally from North America.