Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America
Europe, Western Asia
Types
Grass
Euonymus fortunei, Euonymus alatus, Euonymus europaeus
Habitat
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-7
Sunset Zone
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
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
-
Pink, Purple, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive
Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Lanceolate to elliptical
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Powdery mildew, Vine weevils
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Itchiness
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Alterative, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Bark, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Used As Food
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
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
EUONYMUS europaeus 'Aldenhamensis'
Common Name
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
Spindle Tree, Common Spindle, European Spindle
In Hindi
Softstem Bulrush
Spindle Tree
In German
Softstem Bulrush
Spindelbaum
In French
Softstem Bulrush
Spindle Arbre
In Spanish
Softstem Bulrush
Árbol del husillo
In Greek
Softstem Bulrush
ατράκτου Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Softstem Bulrush
Árvore spindle
In Polish
Softstem Bulrush
Wrzeciono Drzewo
In Latin
Softstem Bulrush
Ligno colos
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Celastraceae
Genus
Schoenoplectus
Euonymus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Celastroideae
Season and Care of Softstem Bulrush and Spindle Tree
Season and care of Softstem Bulrush and Spindle Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Softstem Bulrush and Spindle Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Spindle Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Spindle Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Spindle Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Softstem Bulrush and Spindle Tree Physical Information
Softstem Bulrush and Spindle Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Spindle Tree height is 370.00 cm and width 900.00 cm. The color specification of Softstem Bulrush and Spindle Tree are as follows:
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Spindle Tree flower color: Yellow green
- Spindle Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Spindle Tree
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Spindle Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Softstem Bulrush 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 Softstem Bulrush 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.