History:
While some species of Euonymus were well known natives in Europe, these colorful species descended from E. Japonica, first identified by Von Siebold in Japan. There plants were known as Iso Curoggi or black shore-tree. Early examples became first class breeding plants in England where the cold hardy evergreen was much in demand for its unique foliage hues. The foliage of this form suggests the subspecies microphyllas were largely a part of its ancestry. This example was developed and introduced by Monrovia Nursery Co. in 2001.
Lore:
Euonymous earned the common name "spindle tree" for its unique stems and branching patterns which combined with flexibility became vital for spindle making in European cottage textile industries.