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Post by 4pygmies on Mar 24, 2007 8:46:22 GMT 1
Thought I'd put in a good word for the native Spindle tree (Euonymous europa, I think). It's not mentioned all that often as it's quite anonymous looking except for in the Autumn when it produces these stunning pink seed pods which split to reveal bright orange seeds. Not a common colour combination! I love it.   Amazing, aren't they? |
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Post by The witch on Mar 24, 2007 13:16:25 GMT 1
That's rather splendid 4P  - is it suitable for a small garden? |
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Post by 4pygmies on Mar 24, 2007 15:39:06 GMT 1
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Post by The witch on Mar 24, 2007 15:56:59 GMT 1
Great - I'll put it on my wish list, now. |
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Post by 4pygmies on Apr 12, 2008 10:04:37 GMT 1
Oh that's lovely The witch! I hope it flowers this year too - my little one was doing well but I think my sister's horse has chomped it a bit  He does it to a lot of my trees when she puts him in my garden despite having an electric fence. I can't complain as he does keep the grass down but it really annoys me! :  |
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Post by debbiem on Apr 12, 2008 11:30:11 GMT 1
They're really lovely trees aren't they? I'd love one too but my garden's really really, absolutely, without a shadow of a doubt FULL! ;D
4P how infuriating - you'd think he'd be happy with just the grass wouldn't you?
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Post by madonplants on Apr 12, 2008 15:29:32 GMT 1
They're really lovely trees aren't they? I'd love one too but my garden's really really, absolutely, without a shadow of a doubt FULL! ;D 4P how infuriating - you'd think he'd be happy with just the grass wouldn't you? Why, we all like to dine at a posh restaurant from time to time!  |
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Post by Sweetleaf on Apr 25, 2008 16:15:34 GMT 1
Thought I'd put in a good word for the native Spindle tree (Euonymous europa, I think). It's not mentioned all that often as it's quite anonymous looking except for in the Autumn when it produces these stunning pink seed pods which split to reveal bright orange seeds. Not a common colour combination! I love it. Amazing, aren't they? Got a baby one in the garden now thanks to you 4P - I hope it will flower this year. I saw that at BBG and wondered what it was! Thanks 4P ;D I wonder where I can squeeze one in? |
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Post by cheerypeabrain on Apr 25, 2008 19:49:43 GMT 1
Our local park has loads of spindle trees (as well as lots of other British shrubs and trees)...I was thinking of grabbing a few seed heads next autumn ;D is that legal?
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Post by Sweetleaf on Apr 30, 2008 23:32:08 GMT 1
Our local park has loads of spindle trees (as well as lots of other British shrubs and trees)...I was thinking of grabbing a few seed heads next autumn ;D is that legal? Not sure! Go for it, I wont tell ;D |
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Post by madonplants on Apr 30, 2008 23:39:56 GMT 1
Our local park has loads of spindle trees (as well as lots of other British shrubs and trees)...I was thinking of grabbing a few seed heads next autumn ;D is that legal? I think it is the actual uprooting of the plant you are not allowed to do, but don't quote me on it. |
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Post by 4pygmies on May 1, 2008 7:09:53 GMT 1
Erm..I do help myself to wild seeds quite often.......besides everyone knows that fresh seed sown in Autumn is MUCH more likely to take..which means, later on, you can then replenish the native stock by a bit of guerilla gardening - makes perfect sense to me |
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Post by madonplants on May 1, 2008 9:43:39 GMT 1
Erm..I do help myself to wild seeds quite often.......besides everyone knows that fresh seed sown in Autumn is MUCH more likely to take..which means, later on, you can then replenish the native stock by a bit of guerilla gardening - makes perfect sense to me If you think about it, everyone knows you can pick wild fruit from the wild, they contain seeds, don't they? |
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Post by bogmyrtle on May 2, 2008 8:25:19 GMT 1
I knew I shouldn't have looked at this thread! ;D I do like that, I've also ventured onto the Crocus website (for some reason I couldn't get on it direct here at work), funny that it's on a wish list now - along with about 5 other things in a very short space of time!
There is a rhyme about collecting - you can pick and pluck but you can't dig and ruck (?) - I cannot remember the last word but I think that's right! Will check later.
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Post by The witch on May 2, 2008 8:39:29 GMT 1
I knew I shouldn't have looked at this thread! ;D I do like that, I've also ventured onto the Crocus website (for some reason I couldn't get on it direct here at work), funny that it's on a wish list now - along with about 5 other things in a very short space of time! There is a rhyme about collecting - you can pick and pluck but you can't dig and ruck (?) - I cannot remember the last word but I think that's right! Will check later. Crocus are brilliant IMO, all plants are well packed and very healthy. I've bought almost all of my shrubs from Crocus. |
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Post by bogmyrtle on May 2, 2008 8:56:41 GMT 1
I knew I shouldn't have looked at this thread! ;D I do like that, I've also ventured onto the Crocus website (for some reason I couldn't get on it direct here at work), funny that it's on a wish list now - along with about 5 other things in a very short space of time! There is a rhyme about collecting - you can pick and pluck but you can't dig and ruck (?) - I cannot remember the last word but I think that's right! Will check later. Crocus are brilliant IMO, all plants are well packed and very healthy. I've bought almost all of my shrubs from Crocus. I noticed how good they looked on the photographs you have posted The witch. |
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Post by The witch on May 12, 2008 22:05:37 GMT 1
Saw flower buds on my Spindle tree today.  |
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Post by 4pygmies on May 13, 2008 7:05:31 GMT 1
Oh that's good The witch! I can't see mine as my sister's horse is in the orchard surrounded by electric fencing - I do hope he hasn't nibbled at my tree - he had a really good chew at the Cedar of Lebanon a while back.... It's not a very big tree yet and my sister might not realise it's a little treasure in the making..... |
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Post by ladygardener on Apr 21, 2009 8:12:54 GMT 1
I bought one of these lovely native trees bare rooted in the winter time. Euonymus Europaeus Red Cascade. It was recomended to me to encourage the birds into the garden. I planted it just after the snow had gone and am delighted to say it's coming on quite well. Did anyone else get one?
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Post by bogmyrtle on Apr 21, 2009 8:40:06 GMT 1
I bought one of these lovely native trees bare rooted in the winter time. Euonymus Europaeus Red Cascade. It was recomended to me to encourage the birds into the garden. I planted it just after the snow had gone and am delighted to say it's coming on quite well. Did anyone else get one? Not yet but I am working on somewhere to put one! ;D |
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- is it suitable for a small garden?
He does it to a lot of my trees when she puts him in my garden despite having an electric fence. I can't complain as he does keep the grass down but it really annoys me! :
