Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan
Europe, Western Asia
Types
-
Euonymus fortunei, Euonymus alatus, Euonymus europaeus
Habitat
Subtropical climates
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
4-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 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
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Green, Orange, Orange Red
Pink, Purple, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Acicular
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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 branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K, Fertilize the first year
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Aphids, Black root rot, Brown Rot, Mushroom root rot
Powdery mildew, Vine weevils
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
-
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bone strength, Kidney Stones, osteoporosis, Stomach Cancer, Vitamin C
Alterative, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, 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
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
CITRUS unshiu
EUONYMUS europaeus 'Aldenhamensis'
Common Name
Satsuma, unshu mikan, cold hardy mandarin
Spindle Tree, Common Spindle, European Spindle
In Hindi
satsuma
Spindle Tree
In German
satsuma
Spindelbaum
In French
satsuma
Spindle Arbre
In Spanish
satsuma
Árbol del husillo
In Greek
satsuma
ατράκτου Δέντρο
In Portuguese
satsuma
Árvore spindle
In Polish
Satsuma
Wrzeciono Drzewo
In Latin
Satsuma
Ligno colos
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Celastrales
Family
Rutaceae
Celastraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Citroideae
Celastroideae
Season and Care of Satsuma and Spindle Tree
Season and care of Satsuma and Spindle Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Satsuma and Spindle Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Satsuma season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Spindle Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Satsuma is Loam, Sand and for Spindle Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Satsuma is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Spindle Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Satsuma and Spindle Tree Physical Information
Satsuma and Spindle Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Satsuma height is 300.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Spindle Tree height is 370.00 cm and width 900.00 cm. The color specification of Satsuma and Spindle Tree are as follows:
Satsuma flower color: White
Satsuma leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Spindle Tree flower color: Yellow green
- Spindle Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Satsuma and Spindle Tree
Care of Satsuma and Spindle Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Satsuma pruning is done Remove branches, 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 Satsuma 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.