Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Europe, Western Asia
Types
Northern shagbark hickory, Southern shagbark hickory
Euonymus fortunei, Euonymus alatus, Euonymus europaeus
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-7
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
-
Pink, Purple, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Lanceolate to elliptical
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Fall
Sunlight
Full 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
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
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
Apply 10-10-10 amount
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Trunk Rot, Verticillium Wilt
Powdery mildew, Vine weevils
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Mice, Red and Gray Squirrels
Birds
Allergy
breathing problems, Mouth itching, Sore Throat, Swelling, Throat itching
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Moisturizing
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Antirheumatic
Alterative, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Seeds
Bark, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Used as an excellent fuel, Used in pies, cakes, Used to make yellow dye, used to prepare nut milk
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
Edible, Shade Trees
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
CARYA ovata
EUONYMUS europaeus 'Aldenhamensis'
Common Name
Shagbark Hickory
Spindle Tree, Common Spindle, European Spindle
In Hindi
Shagbark Hickory
Spindle Tree
In German
Shagbark Hickory
Spindelbaum
In French
Caryer ovale
Spindle Arbre
In Spanish
Shagbark Hickory
Árbol del husillo
In Greek
Shagbark Hickory
ατράκτου Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Shagbark Hickory
Árvore spindle
In Polish
ORZESZNIK PIĘCIOLISTKOWY
Wrzeciono Drzewo
In Latin
Carya
Ligno colos
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Juglandales
Celastrales
Family
Juglandaceae
Celastraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Juglandeae
Euonymeae
Subfamily
Juglandoideae
Celastroideae
Properties of Shagbark Hickory and Spindle Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Shagbark Hickory and Spindle Tree? We provide you with everything About Shagbark Hickory and Spindle Tree. Shagbark Hickory doesn't have thorns and Spindle Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Shagbark Hickory does not have fragrant flowers. Shagbark Hickory has allergic reactions like breathing problems, Mouth itching, Sore Throat, Swelling and Throat itching and Spindle Tree has allergic reactions like breathing problems, Mouth itching, Sore Throat, Swelling and Throat itching. 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 Shagbark Hickory and Spindle Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Shagbark Hickory and Spindle Tree
Season and care of Shagbark Hickory and Spindle Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Shagbark Hickory and Spindle Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shagbark Hickory season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Spindle Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Shagbark Hickory is Loam, Sand and for Spindle Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Shagbark Hickory is Acidic, Neutral and for Spindle Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Shagbark Hickory and Spindle Tree Physical Information
Shagbark Hickory and Spindle Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Shagbark Hickory height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Spindle Tree height is 370.00 cm and width 900.00 cm. The color specification of Shagbark Hickory and Spindle Tree are as follows:
Shagbark Hickory flower color:
Shagbark Hickory leaf color:
Spindle Tree flower color: Yellow green
- Spindle Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Shagbark Hickory and Spindle Tree
Care of Shagbark Hickory and Spindle Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Shagbark Hickory 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 Shagbark Hickory 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.