Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
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Types
Euonymus fortunei, Euonymus alatus, Euonymus europaeus
Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
4-7
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
Flower Color
Yellow green
Yellow, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Purple, Red
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Red
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate to elliptical
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Medium
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
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
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Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Ants, Birds, Insects
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
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
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
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
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Celastrales
Fagales
Family
Celastraceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Celastroideae
Carpinaceae
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.