November 24, 2012

Spindle Bush


The Spindle Bush (Euonymus europaeus) is an unassuming plant. It grows well hidden in an neglected hedge. It is rather shapeless, the leaves are not remarkable at all and its green branches blend in with their surroundings.



But in November it has a complete change-over. Now it shows fluorescent pink fruits with contrasting brilliant orange berries inside. And certain hedges are pink all-over, now!