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Adopt or gift a Spindle
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This tree owes its name to the fact that traditionally its wood was used to make spindles for woollen spinning. Although Sleeping Beauty would probably not choose it, we recommend the Spindle for those who love fantasy. In fact, the peculiar shape of its fruit has always stimulated the most creative minds, to the point of earning it the common name "Priest's Beret."
Features
Scientific name: Euonymus europaeus
Common name: Spindle
It is a flowering species in the family Celastraceae. It inhabits forest edges and hedgerows and gives of its best on calcareous, salt-poor soils. A dense shrub, it rarely grows into a small tree, which can elongate to 7 m in height. The leaves are deciduous with an oval shape and are finely toothed. The beauty lies in its fruits, fleshy capsules that turn a fuchsia-reddish color when ripe. They have 4-5 lobes that open to reveal bright orange seeds. These seeds, ripen in early fall, but endure well into winter, bringing cheer to the landscape.
Fun facts
Its fruits resemble the shape of the beret, the headwear of Catholic priests. People also call it "priest's beret". Also known as "Priest's Beret," in autumn it gives its best.
Properties and Uses
Traditional uses of spindle wood have been abandoned over time, with the exception of charcoals. Draftsmen use them a lot, due to the fineness and homogeneity of the wood. Once charred, it produce tools with delicate strokes, perfect for shading.
Why adopt or gift a Spindle: what makes it unique
1.20 Kg
of CO2 captured over a year
3 meters
reachable height
Forests where you can grow your own Spindle, adopting it or giving it as a gift.
Bosco delle origini
ItaliaSan Prospero sulla Secchia (MO)
Parco del Serio
ItaliaRomano di Lombardia (BG)
Parco Oglio Sud
ItaliaPessina Cremonese (CR)
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