Spindle Tree

Arbutus

About Spindle Tree and Arbutus

Spindle Tree

Arbutus

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Shrub

Tree

Origin

Europe, Western Asia

Types

Euonymus fortunei, Euonymus alatus, Euonymus europaeus

Number of Varieties

2012

0 40000

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Habitat

Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden

All sorts of environments

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-77-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

7-1

9-6

Sunset Zone

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16

8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Twisted/Contorted

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

370.00 cm460.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

900.00 cm240.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow green

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Pink, Purple, Red

Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Red

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Lanceolate to elliptical

Oval

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Slow

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring

Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Cuttings, Seedlings

Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water

Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

organic fertlizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season

Pests and Diseases

Powdery mildew, Vine weevils

Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, Rats, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

✔ ✘

Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Allergy

Mild Allergen

allergic conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Respiratory problems

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Beautiful Skin, Good for the Scalp, Moisturizing, Remove blemishes

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Absorbs greenhouse gases, Food for animals, Insect Repellent, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Alterative, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic

Acne, Dysentry, Nutritive, osteoporosis

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Seeds, Wood

Flowers, Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

Edible yellow dye is obtained, Used as essential oil, Yields a volatile oil that is used in soap making

Animal Feed, Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel, Oil is used for aromatherapy

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Hedges, Screening, Wind Break

Feature Plant, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

EUONYMUS europaeus 'Aldenhamensis'

Arbutus menziesii

Common Name

Spindle Tree, Common Spindle, European Spindle

Arbutus

In Hindi

Spindle Tree

सदाबहार

In German

Spindelbaum

Erdbeerbaum

In French

Spindle Arbre

arbousier

In Spanish

Árbol del husillo

Arbitus

In Greek

ατράκτου Δέντρο

κουμαριά

In Portuguese

Árvore spindle

árbuto

In Polish

Wrzeciono Drzewo

mącznik

In Latin

Ligno colos

arbutus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Celastrales

Ericales

Family

Celastraceae

Ericaceae

Genus

Euonymus

Arbutus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Euonymeae

Subfamily

Celastroideae

Arbutoideae

Number of Species

1508

1 27800

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Properties of Spindle Tree and Arbutus

Wondering what are the properties of Spindle Tree and Arbutus? We provide you with everything About Spindle Tree and Arbutus. Spindle Tree doesn't have thorns and Arbutus doesn't have thorns. Also Spindle Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Spindle Tree has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen and Arbutus has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Spindle Tree and Arbutus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Spindle Tree and Arbutus

Season and care of Spindle Tree and Arbutus is important to know. While considering everything about Spindle Tree and Arbutus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spindle Tree season is Fall and Arbutus season is Fall. The type of soil for Spindle Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Arbutus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Spindle Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Arbutus is Acidic, Neutral.

Spindle Tree and Arbutus Physical Information

Spindle Tree and Arbutus physical information is very important for comparison. Spindle Tree height is 370.00 cm and width 900.00 cm whereas Arbutus height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Spindle Tree and Arbutus are as follows:

Spindle Tree flower color: Yellow green
Spindle Tree leaf color: Green
Arbutus flower color: White
Arbutus leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Spindle Tree and Arbutus

Care of Spindle Tree and Arbutus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spindle Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Arbutus pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, 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 Arbutus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.