Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
Euonymus fortunei, Euonymus alatus, Euonymus europaeus
Aegopodium podagraria
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Cultivated Beds, Loamy soils, Sandy areas, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
8-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Purple, Red
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate to elliptical
Small oblong
Plant Season
Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Do Not over Water, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Rich
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Vine weevils
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Headache, Hyperacidity, Liver disease, Nausea, Skin irritation, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Weather protection
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic
Asthma, Digestive disorders, Psoriasis, Reduces toothache, Vitiligo
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Seeds, Wood
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Edible yellow dye is obtained, Used as essential oil, Yields a volatile oil that is used in soap making
Edible syrup, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
EUONYMUS europaeus 'Aldenhamensis'
AMMI majus
Common Name
Spindle Tree, Common Spindle, European Spindle
Bishop's Weed, Bullwort
In Hindi
Spindle Tree
बिशप निराना
In German
Spindelbaum
Bischofs Unkraut
In French
Spindle Arbre
la mauvaise herbe de l'évêque
In Spanish
Árbol del husillo
biznaga
In Greek
ατράκτου Δέντρο
ζιζανίων επισκόπου
In Portuguese
Árvore spindle
erva daninha do Bispo
In Polish
Wrzeciono Drzewo
chwastów biskupa
In Latin
Ligno colos
Episcopi viriditas
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Celastrales
Apiales
Family
Celastraceae
Apiaceae
Genus
Euonymus
Trachyspermum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Celastroideae
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Season and Care of Spindle Tree and Bishop's Weed
Season and care of Spindle Tree and Bishop's Weed is important to know. While considering everything about Spindle Tree and Bishop's Weed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spindle Tree season is Fall and Bishop's Weed season is Fall. The type of soil for Spindle Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bishop's Weed is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Spindle Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bishop's Weed is Neutral.
Spindle Tree and Bishop's Weed Physical Information
Spindle Tree and Bishop's Weed physical information is very important for comparison. Spindle Tree height is 370.00 cm and width 900.00 cm whereas Bishop's Weed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Spindle Tree and Bishop's Weed are as follows:
Spindle Tree flower color: Yellow green
Spindle Tree leaf color: Green
Bishop's Weed flower color: White
- Bishop's Weed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Spindle Tree and Bishop's Weed
Care of Spindle Tree and Bishop's Weed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spindle Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bishop's Weed pruning is done Prune after flowering. In summer Spindle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bishop's Weed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.