Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe
Europe, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
Euonymus fortunei, Euonymus alatus, Euonymus europaeus
Habitat
Terrestrial
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-7
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 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
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Pink, Purple, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Lanceolate to elliptical
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
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
Red blotch
Powdery mildew, Vine weevils
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Alterative, Hepatic, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Bark, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
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
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
IRIS pumila
EUONYMUS europaeus 'Aldenhamensis'
Common Name
Dwarf Iris
Spindle Tree, Common Spindle, European Spindle
In Hindi
Dwarf Iris
Spindle Tree
In German
Zwergiris
Spindelbaum
In French
Dwarf Iris
Spindle Arbre
In Spanish
Enano Iris
Árbol del husillo
In Greek
νάνος Ίρις
ατράκτου Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Dwarf Iris
Árvore spindle
In Polish
Dwarf Iris
Wrzeciono Drzewo
In Latin
Iris Dwarf
Ligno colos
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Celastrales
Family
Iridaceae
Celastraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Celastroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Dwarf Iris and Spindle Tree
Season and care of Dwarf Iris and Spindle Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Iris and Spindle Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Iris season is Spring and Summer and Spindle Tree season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand and for Spindle Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Iris is Neutral and for Spindle Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Iris and Spindle Tree Physical Information
Dwarf Iris and Spindle Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Spindle Tree height is 370.00 cm and width 900.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Iris and Spindle Tree are as follows:
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Spindle Tree flower color: Yellow green
- Spindle Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Dwarf Iris and Spindle Tree
Care of Dwarf Iris and Spindle Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf 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 Dwarf 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.