Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Central Asia
Types
Euonymus fortunei, Euonymus alatus, Euonymus europaeus
Aceymac apple, Bailey Sweet apple, Dabinett apple, Nehou apple
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
5-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16
A1, A2, A3, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Pink, Purple, Red
Green, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate to elliptical
Oblong
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Fall, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Vine weevils
Aphids, Canker, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic
Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Heart problems, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Seeds, Wood
Fruits
Other Uses
Edible yellow dye is obtained, Used as essential oil, Yields a volatile oil that is used in soap making
Used As Food, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
EUONYMUS europaeus 'Aldenhamensis'
Malus domestica
Common Name
Spindle Tree, Common Spindle, European Spindle
Apple Tree
In Hindi
Spindle Tree
सेब का वृक्ष
In German
Spindelbaum
Apfelbaum
In French
Spindle Arbre
Pommier
In Spanish
Árbol del husillo
Manzano
In Greek
ατράκτου Δέντρο
μηλιά
In Portuguese
Árvore spindle
Macieira
In Polish
Wrzeciono Drzewo
jabłoń
In Latin
Ligno colos
Arbore
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Celastrales
Rosales
Family
Celastraceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Celastroideae
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Season and Care of Spindle Tree and Apple Tree
Season and care of Spindle Tree and Apple Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Spindle Tree and Apple Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spindle Tree season is Fall and Apple Tree season is Fall. The type of soil for Spindle Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Apple Tree is Loamy while the PH of soil for Spindle Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Apple Tree is Neutral.
Spindle Tree and Apple Tree Physical Information
Spindle Tree and Apple Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Spindle Tree height is 370.00 cm and width 900.00 cm whereas Apple Tree height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Spindle Tree and Apple Tree are as follows:
Spindle Tree flower color: Yellow green
Spindle Tree leaf color: Green
Apple Tree flower color: White
- Apple Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Spindle Tree and Apple Tree
Care of Spindle Tree and Apple Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spindle Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Apple Tree pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Spindle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Apple Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.