Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Euonymus fortunei, Euonymus alatus, Euonymus europaeus
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
3-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Purple, Red
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red
Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate to elliptical
Ovate
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs
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
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
Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Vine weevils
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Seeds, Wood
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Edible yellow dye is obtained, Used as essential oil, Yields a volatile oil that is used in soap making
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
EUONYMUS europaeus 'Aldenhamensis'
PRUNUS padus
Common Name
Spindle Tree, Common Spindle, European Spindle
Bird Cherry
In Hindi
Spindle Tree
सुंदार वृक्ष
In German
Spindelbaum
Vogel Kirschbaum
In French
Spindle Arbre
Oiseau Cherry Tree
In Spanish
Árbol del husillo
Pájaro Cerezo
In Greek
ατράκτου Δέντρο
Bird Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
Árvore spindle
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
In Polish
Wrzeciono Drzewo
Czeremcha drzewa
In Latin
Ligno colos
Ave Ave ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Celastrales
Rosales
Family
Celastraceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Celastroideae
Prunoideae
Season and Care of Spindle Tree and Bird Cherry
Season and care of Spindle Tree and Bird Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Spindle Tree and Bird Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spindle Tree season is Fall and Bird Cherry season is Fall. The type of soil for Spindle Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Spindle Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Spindle Tree and Bird Cherry Physical Information
Spindle Tree and Bird Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Spindle Tree height is 370.00 cm and width 900.00 cm whereas Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Spindle Tree and Bird Cherry are as follows:
Spindle Tree flower color: Yellow green
Spindle Tree leaf color: Green
Bird Cherry flower color: White
- Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Spindle Tree and Bird Cherry
Care of Spindle Tree and Bird Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spindle Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bird Cherry pruning is done Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Spindle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bird Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.