Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Shrub
Origin
-
Europe, Western Asia
Types
Bearded Iris
Euonymus fortunei, Euonymus alatus, Euonymus europaeus
Habitat
meadows, Riverbanks, Rocky Mountains
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-7
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 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
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate, Black
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
-
Pink, Purple, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Sword-like
Lanceolate to elliptical
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Plants
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria, fungus, Viruses
Powdery mildew, Vine weevils
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Alterative, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Bark, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Basketary, Used for fragrance
Edible yellow dye is obtained, Used as essential oil, Yields a volatile oil that is used in soap making
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
IRIS 'Apollo'
EUONYMUS europaeus 'Aldenhamensis'
Common Name
Carmen Iris, Dutch Iris
Spindle Tree, Common Spindle, European Spindle
In Hindi
Dutch Iris
Spindle Tree
In German
Dutch Iris
Spindelbaum
In French
Dutch Iris
Spindle Arbre
In Spanish
Dutch Iris
Árbol del husillo
In Greek
Dutch Iris
ατράκτου Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Dutch Iris
Árvore spindle
In Polish
Dutch Iris
Wrzeciono Drzewo
In Latin
Dutch Iris
Ligno colos
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Celastrales
Family
Iridaceae
Celastraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Celastroideae
Season and Care of Dutch Iris and Spindle Tree
Season and care of Dutch Iris and Spindle Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Dutch Iris and Spindle Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dutch Iris season is Spring and Spindle Tree season is Spring. The type of soil for Dutch Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Spindle Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dutch Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Spindle Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dutch Iris and Spindle Tree Physical Information
Dutch Iris and Spindle Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Dutch Iris height is 25.40 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Spindle Tree height is 370.00 cm and width 900.00 cm. The color specification of Dutch Iris and Spindle Tree are as follows:
Dutch Iris flower color: White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate and Black
Dutch Iris leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray Green
Spindle Tree flower color: Yellow green
- Spindle Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Dutch Iris and Spindle Tree
Care of Dutch Iris and Spindle Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dutch Iris pruning is done 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 Dutch Iris 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.