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The spindle is a lovely shrub with bright green leaves and colorful berries. In the fall, its leaves turn beautiful shades of yellow and pink, making it a pretty sight in gardens and parks.
Key details
- Height
- 300-600 cm
- Spread
- 200-400 cm
- Flower Size
- 0.5-1 cm
- Bloom Season
- Late spring to early summer
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- Moderate
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Traits
DeciduousOrnamentalShrubFruit BearingColorfulFall ColorPollinator MagnetForest
What this page adds
The Spindle is a deciduous shrub with green leaves that turn vibrant red or deep purple in autumn. Its most striking feature is the bright pink, four-lobed fruits that split open to reveal brilliant orange seeds, resembling tiny lanterns.
Its name 'Spindle' comes from its wood being used to make wool-spinning tools!
Spindle wood is so dense it was once used for making charcoal and even piano keys!
The vibrant orange seeds are a favorite snack for many birds, despite being toxic to humans.
