Euonymus europaeus, commonly known as the European spindle or common spindle, is a deciduous shrub or small tree is part of the Celastraceae family and is found throughout much of Europe, from Ireland to the Caucasus. Its leaves are dark green, turning reddish-purple, yellow-green, or yellow in the fall. But the real star of the show is the attractive pink or red capsule that splits open to reveal bright orange seeds. With an upright form when young and later broadening, this stunning plant will add color and interest to any garden.