Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
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Types
Euonymus fortunei, Euonymus alatus, Euonymus europaeus
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Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
7-9
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
Flower Color
Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
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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
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate to elliptical
Oval
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Mild Allergen
allergic conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Beautiful Skin, Good for the Scalp, Moisturizing, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Food for animals, Insect Repellent, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
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
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
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
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Order
Celastrales
Ericales
Family
Celastraceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Celastroideae
Arbutoideae
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.