Spindle Tree

Birch

About Spindle Tree and Birch

Spindle Tree

Birch

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Biennial

Type

Shrub

Tree

Origin

Europe, Western Asia

Types

Euonymus fortunei, Euonymus alatus, Euonymus europaeus

Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii

Number of Varieties

2060

0 40000

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Habitat

Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden

Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-74-7

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

7-1

Sunset Zone

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

A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16

Habit

Upright/Erect

Pyramidal

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

370.00 cm1,219.20 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

900.00 cm762.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow green

Yellow, Tan

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Pink, Purple, Red

Bronze, Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Red

Yellow, Red, Orange

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Lanceolate to elliptical

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Late Spring

Early Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Cuttings, Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water

Average Water Needs, Medium

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

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove short branches

Fertilizers

organic fertlizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

Powdery mildew, Vine weevils

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Ants, Birds, Insects

Allergy

Mild Allergen

Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Alterative, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic

anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Bone strength, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eliminate toxins, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Kidney problems

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Seeds, Wood

Whole plant

Other Uses

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

Used in paper industry

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, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

EUONYMUS europaeus 'Aldenhamensis'

BETULA 'Crimson Frost'

Common Name

Spindle Tree, Common Spindle, European Spindle

Birch, Crimson Frost Birch

In Hindi

Spindle Tree

भोज पत्र

In German

Spindelbaum

Birke

In French

Spindle Arbre

Arbre de bouleau

In Spanish

Árbol del husillo

Abedul

In Greek

ατράκτου Δέντρο

Birch Tree

In Portuguese

Árvore spindle

bétula

In Polish

Wrzeciono Drzewo

Brzoza

In Latin

Ligno colos

Caerulus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Celastrales

Fagales

Family

Celastraceae

Betulaceae

Genus

Euonymus

Betula

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Euonymeae

Subfamily

Celastroideae

Carpinaceae

Number of Species

15034

1 27800

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Properties of Spindle Tree and Birch

Wondering what are the properties of Spindle Tree and Birch? We provide you with everything About Spindle Tree and Birch. Spindle Tree doesn't have thorns and Birch doesn't have thorns. Also Spindle Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Spindle Tree has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen and Birch 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 Birch and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Spindle Tree and Birch

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

Spindle Tree and Birch Physical Information

Spindle Tree and Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Spindle Tree height is 370.00 cm and width 900.00 cm whereas Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Spindle Tree and Birch are as follows:

Spindle Tree flower color: Yellow green
Spindle Tree leaf color: Green
Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
Birch leaf color:

Care of Spindle Tree and Birch

Care of Spindle Tree and Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spindle Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Birch pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove short branches. In summer Spindle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.