Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
North America, South America, Europe, Southern Africa, Asia
Types
Euonymus fortunei, Euonymus alatus, Euonymus europaeus
Hulled Barley, Hulless Barley, Barley Grits
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Humid climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
-9999
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16
-
Flower Color
Yellow green
-
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Purple, Red
Brown, Gold
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate to elliptical
Grass like
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
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
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
-
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Do not prune during shooting season
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Vine weevils
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Abdominal pain, breathing problems, Eczema, Headache, Itchiness, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sinuses, sneezing, Sore eyes, Watery eyes, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic
Asthma, Bronchitis, Diabetes, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Seeds, Wood
Seeds
Other Uses
Edible yellow dye is obtained, Used as essential oil, Yields a volatile oil that is used in soap making
Used As Food, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Edible, Wildflower
Botanical Name
EUONYMUS europaeus 'Aldenhamensis'
HORDEUM vulgare
Common Name
Spindle Tree, Common Spindle, European Spindle
Barley
In German
Spindelbaum
Gerste
In French
Spindle Arbre
orge
In Spanish
Árbol del husillo
cebada
In Greek
ατράκτου Δέντρο
κριθάρι
In Portuguese
Árvore spindle
cevada
In Polish
Wrzeciono Drzewo
jęczmień
In Latin
Ligno colos
hordei
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Celastrales
Cyperales
Family
Celastraceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Euonymeae
Triticeae
Subfamily
Celastroideae
Pooideae
Season and Care of Spindle Tree and Barley
Season and care of Spindle Tree and Barley is important to know. While considering everything about Spindle Tree and Barley Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spindle Tree season is Fall and Barley season is Fall. The type of soil for Spindle Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Barley is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Spindle Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Barley is .
Spindle Tree and Barley Physical Information
Spindle Tree and Barley physical information is very important for comparison. Spindle Tree height is 370.00 cm and width 900.00 cm whereas Barley height is 30.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Spindle Tree and Barley are as follows:
Care of Spindle Tree and Barley
Care of Spindle Tree and Barley include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spindle Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Barley pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season. In summer Spindle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Barley needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.