Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
California
Europe, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
Euonymus fortunei, Euonymus alatus, Euonymus europaeus
Habitat
Chaparral, River side
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
4-7
Sunset Zone
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 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
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Pink, Purple, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Lanceolate to elliptical
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
prune nearly to the ground in late fall
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Verticillium Wilt
Powdery mildew, Vine weevils
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
Alterative, Hepatic, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flower Stalk
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
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
ROMNEYA coulteri
EUONYMUS europaeus 'Aldenhamensis'
Common Name
Matilija Poppy
Spindle Tree, Common Spindle, European Spindle
In Hindi
Matilija Poppy
Spindle Tree
In German
Matilija Poppy
Spindelbaum
In French
Matilija Poppy
Spindle Arbre
In Spanish
Matilija amapola
Árbol del husillo
In Greek
Matilija παπαρούνας
ατράκτου Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Matilija Poppy
Árvore spindle
In Polish
Matilija Poppy
Wrzeciono Drzewo
In Latin
Matilija Poppy
Ligno colos
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Papaverales
Celastrales
Family
Papaveraceae
Celastraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Euonymeae
Subfamily
Papaveroideae
Celastroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Matilija Poppy and Spindle Tree
Season and care of Matilija Poppy and Spindle Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Matilija Poppy and Spindle Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Matilija Poppy season is Spring and Summer and Spindle Tree season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand and for Spindle Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline and for Spindle Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Matilija Poppy and Spindle Tree Physical Information
Matilija Poppy and Spindle Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Spindle Tree height is 370.00 cm and width 900.00 cm. The color specification of Matilija Poppy and Spindle Tree are as follows:
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Spindle Tree flower color: Yellow green
- Spindle Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Matilija Poppy and Spindle Tree
Care of Matilija Poppy and Spindle Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall and Spindle Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Matilija Poppy 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.