Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Euonymus fortunei, Euonymus alatus, Euonymus europaeus
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Canyons, Rocky areas, Scrubs, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
7-10
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Pink, Purple, Red
Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate to elliptical
Cylindrical
Plant Season
Fall
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Does not require lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Vine weevils
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Asthma, breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Hepatic, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic
Not Applicable
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Seeds, Wood
Not Applicable
Other Uses
Edible yellow dye is obtained, Used as essential oil, Yields a volatile oil that is used in soap making
Not Available, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
EUONYMUS europaeus 'Aldenhamensis'
ERICAMERIA laricifolia
Common Name
Spindle Tree, Common Spindle, European Spindle
Turpentine bush
In Hindi
Spindle Tree
एगुएर
In German
Spindelbaum
Aguirre
In French
Spindle Arbre
Aguirre
In Spanish
Árbol del husillo
Aguirre
In Greek
ατράκτου Δέντρο
Αγκίρε
In Portuguese
Árvore spindle
Aguirre
In Polish
Wrzeciono Drzewo
Aguirre
In Latin
Ligno colos
Aguirre
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Celastrales
Asterales
Family
Celastraceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Euonymus
Ericameria
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Celastroideae
Barnadesioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Spindle Tree and Aguirre
Season and care of Spindle Tree and Aguirre is important to know. While considering everything about Spindle Tree and Aguirre Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spindle Tree season is Fall and Aguirre season is Fall. The type of soil for Spindle Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Aguirre is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Spindle Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Aguirre is Neutral, Alkaline.
Spindle Tree and Aguirre Physical Information
Spindle Tree and Aguirre physical information is very important for comparison. Spindle Tree height is 370.00 cm and width 900.00 cm whereas Aguirre height is 91.40 cm and width 91.40 cm. The color specification of Spindle Tree and Aguirre are as follows:
Spindle Tree flower color: Yellow green
Spindle Tree leaf color: Green
Aguirre flower color: Yellow
- Aguirre leaf color: Green
Care of Spindle Tree and Aguirre
Care of Spindle Tree and Aguirre include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spindle Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Aguirre pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Spindle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Aguirre needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
