Commonly known as Spindle or Spindle Tree, Euonymus shrubs are a family of flowering plants with beautiful foliage, often grown as specimens or as hedging. Euonymus shrubs bear beautiful pinkish-red fruits that split open to produce fleshy orange seeds, making the shrubs a haven for birdlife. Often grown for it's stunning foliage, the Euonymus is a deciduous species which exhibits rich autumn colours and grows well in most environments.