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Foraging Spindle Tree

Euonymus europaeus

Typically in season from September to October in the northern hemisphere. Found in Scrub & hedgerows, Woodland edges.

Spindle Tree (Euonymus europaeus)

Photo: (c) Vedran Lastovčić, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Vedran Lastovčić · iNaturalist

When Spindle Tree is in season

Typical window in the northern hemisphere, peak September to October. The southern hemisphere runs about six months offset, and your own timing depends on local weather, so check your town.

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Where it grows

Spindle Tree is usually found in Scrub & hedgerows, Woodland edges.

Take Spindle Tree into the field

Open Spindle Tree in the Forage app for its full field guide entry with more photos, key features and toxic lookalikes to check against. Add it to your watchlist and the app pings you the moment it comes into season at your exact spot, worked out from live weather, elevation and billions of occurrence records.

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Spindle Tree: common questions

When is Spindle Tree in season?

Spindle Tree is generally in season from September to October in temperate northern regions. The exact timing shifts with latitude, elevation and each year's weather. Check the Season Finder for your own location.

Where does Spindle Tree grow?

Spindle Tree is usually found in Scrub & hedgerows, Woodland edges.

Is Spindle Tree safe to forage?

Never eat any wild plant, berry, nut or mushroom unless you are completely certain of the identification. Check every find against a reliable field guide, and when in doubt, don't.

One note before you head out

Forage helps you discover and identify wild plants, but identification is never 100% certain. Many edible plants have toxic lookalikes. Never eat anything you find based only on what this app tells you. Always confirm with a field guide, an experienced forager or a local expert. The season score tells you where to look, too: it’s not a guarantee. Mind conservation law and property rights as well.

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