Five-horned Spindle A shrub with very unusual fruit, Euonymus cornutus var. quinquecornutus is a large, deciduous shrub with long, lance-shaped, deep green leaves. In summer, small, purplish-green flowers are borne, followed by pinkish-purple fruits surmounted by five green projections. Finally the fruits split open to reveal brilliant orange seeds. Good in a cottage or low maintenance garden. A healthy tree, disease-free, but watch out for caterpillars and scale insects. No pruning necessary. Tolerant of dry conditions. Propagate with semi-ripe cuttings in midsummer. Five-horned spindle holds the RHS Award of Garden Merit. Site: Tolerates exposureSoil: Any well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeSeason of interest: Autumn in particularHardiness: Very hardyHeight:  6’6” (2m) Spread: 10’ (3m) in 5-10 years