Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Turkey
Europe, Western Asia
Types
-
Euonymus fortunei, Euonymus alatus, Euonymus europaeus
Habitat
hedge rows, Woodlands
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
4-7
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Green, Orange Red
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Green
Pink, Purple, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red
Red
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Lanceolate to elliptical
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, 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
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Water soluble fertilizers
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew
Powdery mildew, Vine weevils
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen, Rhinitis
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation, Stops hair loss
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cough, Diarrhea, Hair Loss, Headache, hemorrhoids, Rheumatism, Sore throat
Alterative, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Carpinus betulus
EUONYMUS europaeus 'Aldenhamensis'
Common Name
Common Hornbeam, European Hornbeam
Spindle Tree, Common Spindle, European Spindle
In Hindi
हानबीन
Spindle Tree
In German
Hainbuche
Spindelbaum
In French
charme
Spindle Arbre
In Spanish
carpe
Árbol del husillo
In Greek
γαύρος
ατράκτου Δέντρο
In Portuguese
choupo-branco
Árvore spindle
In Polish
grab
Wrzeciono Drzewo
In Latin
Item carpinus
Ligno colos
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Celastrales
Family
Betulaceae
Celastraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Coryloideae
Celastroideae
Properties of Hornbeam and Spindle Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Hornbeam and Spindle Tree? We provide you with everything About Hornbeam and Spindle Tree. Hornbeam doesn't have thorns and Spindle Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Hornbeam does not have fragrant flowers. Hornbeam has allergic reactions like Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen and Rhinitis and Spindle Tree has allergic reactions like Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen and Rhinitis. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Hornbeam and Spindle Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hornbeam and Spindle Tree
Season and care of Hornbeam and Spindle Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Hornbeam and Spindle Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hornbeam season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Spindle Tree season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hornbeam is Loam and for Spindle Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral and for Spindle Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hornbeam and Spindle Tree Physical Information
Hornbeam and Spindle Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Hornbeam height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Spindle Tree height is 370.00 cm and width 900.00 cm. The color specification of Hornbeam and Spindle Tree are as follows:
Hornbeam flower color: Yellow, Green and Orange Red
Hornbeam leaf color: Light Green
Spindle Tree flower color: Yellow green
- Spindle Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Hornbeam and Spindle Tree
Care of Hornbeam and Spindle Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hornbeam pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Hornbeam 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.