Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
China
Types
Euonymus fortunei, Euonymus alatus, Euonymus europaeus
Greenstripe Vivax, Moso, Weavers Bamboo, Oldhamii
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
8-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
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Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Purple, Red
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate to elliptical
Grass like
Plant Season
Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water every two or three days during warmer months, Water twice a day in the initial period
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Vine weevils
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Seeds, Wood
Whole plant
Other Uses
Edible yellow dye is obtained, Used as essential oil, Yields a volatile oil that is used in soap making
Culinary use, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
EUONYMUS europaeus 'Aldenhamensis'
BAMBUSA multiplex 'Alphonso-Karrii'
Common Name
Spindle Tree, Common Spindle, European Spindle
Alphonse Karr Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Hedge Bamboo
In Hindi
Spindle Tree
अल्फोंस Karr बांस
In German
Spindelbaum
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In French
Spindle Arbre
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In Spanish
Árbol del husillo
Alphonse Karr Bambú
In Greek
ατράκτου Δέντρο
Alphonse Karr Μπαμπού
In Portuguese
Árvore spindle
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In Polish
Wrzeciono Drzewo
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In Latin
Ligno colos
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Family
Celastraceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Euonymeae
Bambuseae
Subfamily
Celastroideae
Bambusoideae
Season and Care of Spindle Tree and Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Season and care of Spindle Tree and Alphonse Karr Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Spindle Tree and Alphonse Karr Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spindle Tree season is Fall and Alphonse Karr Bamboo season is Fall. The type of soil for Spindle Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Spindle Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Spindle Tree and Alphonse Karr Bamboo Physical Information
Spindle Tree and Alphonse Karr Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Spindle Tree height is 370.00 cm and width 900.00 cm whereas Alphonse Karr Bamboo height is 460.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Spindle Tree and Alphonse Karr Bamboo are as follows:
Spindle Tree flower color: Yellow green
Spindle Tree leaf color: Green
Alphonse Karr Bamboo flower color:
- Alphonse Karr Bamboo leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Spindle Tree and Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Care of Spindle Tree and Alphonse Karr Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spindle Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Alphonse Karr Bamboo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Spindle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Alphonse Karr Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.