Japanese Spindle

Euonymus, often called spindle or spindle tree, is a genus of deciduous and evergreen SHRUBSs and small trees. The flowers are inconspicuous and of green or yellow shades. The leaves usually have a finely serrated margin. The deciduous species have eye catching autumn leaves. The evergreen species are often grown as climbers, GROUNDCOVERS or hedging that can be clipped into shape.