Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Europe, Western Asia
Types
Brassica oleracea var. acephala
Euonymus fortunei, Euonymus alatus, Euonymus europaeus
Habitat
gardens, Tropical regions
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-11
4-7
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Brown
Pink, Purple, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green
-
Leaf Shape
Round
Lanceolate to elliptical
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, 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?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally, Water twice a day in the initial period
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, 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
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Skin irritation
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Alterative, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'Blue Ridge'( Acephala Group)
EUONYMUS europaeus 'Aldenhamensis'
Common Name
Kale
Spindle Tree, Common Spindle, European Spindle
In Hindi
गोभी
Spindle Tree
In German
Grünkohl
Spindelbaum
In French
Chou frisé
Spindle Arbre
In Spanish
Col rizada
Árbol del husillo
In Greek
Λάχανο
ατράκτου Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Couve
Árvore spindle
In Polish
Kapusta włoska
Wrzeciono Drzewo
In Latin
kale
Ligno colos
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Celastrales
Family
Brassicaceae
Celastraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Celastroideae
Season and Care of Kale and Spindle Tree
Season and care of Kale and Spindle Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Kale and Spindle Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kale season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Spindle Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kale is Loam, Sand and for Spindle Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kale is Acidic, Neutral and for Spindle Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Kale and Spindle Tree Physical Information
Kale and Spindle Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Kale height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Spindle Tree height is 370.00 cm and width 900.00 cm. The color specification of Kale and Spindle Tree are as follows:
Kale flower color: Yellow
Kale leaf color: Dark Green
Spindle Tree flower color: Yellow green
- Spindle Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Kale and Spindle Tree
Care of Kale and Spindle Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kale 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 Kale 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.