Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
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Types
Euonymus fortunei, Euonymus alatus, Euonymus europaeus
Dwarf Bearded Iris, Border Bearded Iris, Tall Bearded Iris
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
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USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
3-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
Sky Blue
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Purple, Red
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red
Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate to elliptical
Long Linear
Plant Season
Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Requires regular watering
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, Alkaline
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Vine weevils
Bacterial leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Seeds, Wood
Flowers, Leaves
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 As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
EUONYMUS europaeus 'Aldenhamensis'
IRIS 'Abiqua Falls'
Common Name
Spindle Tree, Common Spindle, European Spindle
Bearded Iris
In Hindi
Spindle Tree
Bearded Iris
In German
Spindelbaum
Schwertlilie
In French
Spindle Arbre
Iris barbu
In Spanish
Árbol del husillo
Iris barbudo
In Greek
ατράκτου Δέντρο
γενειοφόρος Iris
In Portuguese
Árvore spindle
bearded Iris
In Polish
Wrzeciono Drzewo
brodaty Iris
In Latin
Ligno colos
Volunt barbati Iris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Order
Celastrales
Asparagales
Family
Celastraceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Celastroideae
Iridoideae
Season and Care of Spindle Tree and Bearded Iris
Season and care of Spindle Tree and Bearded Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Spindle Tree and Bearded Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spindle Tree season is Fall and Bearded Iris season is Fall. The type of soil for Spindle Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bearded Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Spindle Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bearded Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Spindle Tree and Bearded Iris Physical Information
Spindle Tree and Bearded Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Spindle Tree height is 370.00 cm and width 900.00 cm whereas Bearded Iris height is 91.40 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Spindle Tree and Bearded Iris are as follows:
Spindle Tree flower color: Yellow green
Spindle Tree leaf color: Green
Bearded Iris flower color: Sky Blue
- Bearded Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Spindle Tree and Bearded Iris
Care of Spindle Tree and Bearded Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spindle Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bearded Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Spindle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bearded Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.