Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe
Europe, Western Asia
Types
Melissa officinalis
Euonymus fortunei, Euonymus alatus, Euonymus europaeus
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Mediterranean region, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
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
White, Light Pink
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Brown
Pink, Purple, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Lanceolate to elliptical
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Deer resistant, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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 flowers, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Potassium
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Gray leaf blight, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew
Powdery mildew, Vine weevils
Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant, Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, Skin irritation
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
-
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Deer resistant, Insect Repellent
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiemetic, Anxiety, Appetite enhancer, Digestion problems, Insomnia, Sedative
Alterative, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Bark, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Medicinal oil, Used as insect repellent, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
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
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
MELISSA officinalis
EUONYMUS europaeus 'Aldenhamensis'
Common Name
Lemonbalm, balm, common balm, balm mint
Spindle Tree, Common Spindle, European Spindle
In Hindi
नींबू बाम
Spindle Tree
In German
Lemonbalm
Spindelbaum
In French
mélisse
Spindle Arbre
In Spanish
Lemonbalm
Árbol del husillo
In Greek
Lemonbalm
ατράκτου Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Lemonbalm
Árvore spindle
In Polish
Lemonbalm
Wrzeciono Drzewo
In Latin
CITRAGO
Ligno colos
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Celastrales
Family
Lamiaceae
Celastraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Celastroideae
Season and Care of Lemonbalm and Spindle Tree
Season and care of Lemonbalm and Spindle Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Lemonbalm and Spindle Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemonbalm season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Spindle Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lemonbalm is Loam, Sand and for Spindle Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lemonbalm is Neutral and for Spindle Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lemonbalm and Spindle Tree Physical Information
Lemonbalm and Spindle Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Lemonbalm height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Spindle Tree height is 370.00 cm and width 900.00 cm. The color specification of Lemonbalm and Spindle Tree are as follows:
Lemonbalm flower color: White and Light Pink
Lemonbalm leaf color: Green and Light Green
Spindle Tree flower color: Yellow green
- Spindle Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Lemonbalm and Spindle Tree
Care of Lemonbalm and Spindle Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemonbalm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Spindle Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lemonbalm 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.