Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe
Europe, Western Asia
Types
-
Euonymus fortunei, Euonymus alatus, Euonymus europaeus
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
4-7
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Pink
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Brown
Pink, Purple, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Light Green
Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oval
Lanceolate to elliptical
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Powdery mildew, Vine weevils
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, pollinators
Birds
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Digestive disorders, Fever, Headache
Alterative, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Added to salads, Used as essential oil, Used in making tea, Used to make herbal teas
Edible yellow dye is obtained, Used as essential oil, Yields a volatile oil that is used in soap making
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
MENTHA suaveolens 'Variegata'
EUONYMUS europaeus 'Aldenhamensis'
Common Name
Applemint, Variegated Applemint
Spindle Tree, Common Spindle, European Spindle
In Hindi
Applemint Tree
Spindle Tree
In German
Applemint Baum
Spindelbaum
In French
Applemint Arbre
Spindle Arbre
In Spanish
Árbol Applemint
Árbol del husillo
In Greek
Applemint Δέντρο
ατράκτου Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Árvore applemint
Árvore spindle
In Polish
Applemint Drzewo
Wrzeciono Drzewo
In Latin
Applemint ligno
Ligno colos
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Celastrales
Family
Lamiaceae
Celastraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Faboideae
Celastroideae
Season and Care of Applemint and Spindle Tree
Season and care of Applemint and Spindle Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Applemint and Spindle Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Applemint season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Spindle Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Applemint is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Spindle Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Applemint is Acidic, Neutral and for Spindle Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Applemint and Spindle Tree Physical Information
Applemint and Spindle Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Applemint height is 980.00 cm and width 2.50 cm whereas Spindle Tree height is 370.00 cm and width 900.00 cm. The color specification of Applemint and Spindle Tree are as follows:
Applemint flower color: White and Pink
Applemint leaf color: White and Light Green
Spindle Tree flower color: Yellow green
- Spindle Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Applemint and Spindle Tree
Care of Applemint and Spindle Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Applemint pruning is done Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Spindle Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Applemint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Spindle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.