Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Euonymus fortunei, Euonymus alatus, Euonymus europaeus
Colchicum autumnale
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
6-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
Fuchsia, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Purple, Red
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate to elliptical
Long Broad
Plant Season
Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Vine weevils
Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Mild Allergen
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Seeds, Wood
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
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 for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
EUONYMUS europaeus 'Aldenhamensis'
Colchicum autumnale
Common Name
Spindle Tree, Common Spindle, European Spindle
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
In Hindi
Spindle Tree
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
In German
Spindelbaum
Herbstzeitlose
In French
Spindle Arbre
colchique d'automne
In Spanish
Árbol del husillo
cólquico
In Greek
ατράκτου Δέντρο
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
In Portuguese
Árvore spindle
aftomn gema
In Polish
Wrzeciono Drzewo
aftomn żółtka
In Latin
Ligno colos
aftomn vitellus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Celastrales
Liliales
Family
Celastraceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Euonymeae
Colchiceae
Subfamily
Celastroideae
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Season and Care of Spindle Tree and Autumn Crocus
Season and care of Spindle Tree and Autumn Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Spindle Tree and Autumn Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spindle Tree season is Fall and Autumn Crocus season is Fall. The type of soil for Spindle Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Autumn Crocus is Loam while the PH of soil for Spindle Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral.
Spindle Tree and Autumn Crocus Physical Information
Spindle Tree and Autumn Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Spindle Tree height is 370.00 cm and width 900.00 cm whereas Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Spindle Tree and Autumn Crocus are as follows:
Spindle Tree flower color: Yellow green
Spindle Tree leaf color: Green
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
- Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Care of Spindle Tree and Autumn Crocus
Care of Spindle Tree and Autumn Crocus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spindle Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Autumn Crocus pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Spindle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Autumn Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.