Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe
Types
Euonymus fortunei, Euonymus alatus, Euonymus europaeus
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Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Homesteads
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
5-7
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Yellow green
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Pink, Purple, Red
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red
Red, Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
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Red, Green, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate to elliptical
Grass like
Plant Season
Fall
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Spring, Late Winter
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
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
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
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Alpine, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
EUONYMUS europaeus 'Aldenhamensis'
ERICA carnea
Common Name
Spindle Tree, Common Spindle, European Spindle
Winter heath
In Hindi
Spindle Tree
अल्पाइन हीथ
In German
Spindelbaum
Alpine Heath
In French
Spindle Arbre
Alpine Heath
In Spanish
Árbol del husillo
Alpine Heath
In Greek
ατράκτου Δέντρο
Alpine Heath
In Portuguese
Árvore spindle
Alpine Heath
In Polish
Wrzeciono Drzewo
Alpine Heath
In Latin
Ligno colos
Alpini Heath
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Celastrales
Ericales
Family
Celastraceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Celastroideae
Ericoideae
Season and Care of Spindle Tree and Alpine Heath
Season and care of Spindle Tree and Alpine Heath is important to know. While considering everything about Spindle Tree and Alpine Heath Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spindle Tree season is Fall and Alpine Heath season is Fall. The type of soil for Spindle Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Alpine Heath is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Spindle Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Alpine Heath is Acidic, Neutral.
Spindle Tree and Alpine Heath Physical Information
Spindle Tree and Alpine Heath physical information is very important for comparison. Spindle Tree height is 370.00 cm and width 900.00 cm whereas Alpine Heath height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Spindle Tree and Alpine Heath are as follows:
Spindle Tree flower color: Yellow green
Spindle Tree leaf color: Green
Alpine Heath flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose and Lavender
- Alpine Heath leaf color: Green
Care of Spindle Tree and Alpine Heath
Care of Spindle Tree and Alpine Heath include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spindle Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Alpine Heath 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 Alpine Heath needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.