Spindle Tree

Black Birch

About Spindle Tree and Black Birch

Spindle Tree

Black Birch

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Biennial

Type

Shrub

Tree

Origin

Europe, Western Asia

Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States

Types

Euonymus fortunei, Euonymus alatus, Euonymus europaeus

Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch

Number of Varieties

2040

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Habitat

Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden

Hills, Moist Soils

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-74-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

7-1

9-1

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

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

370.00 cm2,133.60 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, Brown

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Pink, Purple, Red

Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Red

Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Lanceolate to elliptical

Pinnate

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

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Late Spring

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Cuttings, Seedlings

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water

Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought

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

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

Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches

Fertilizers

organic fertlizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year, Nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

Powdery mildew, Vine weevils

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

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

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Ants, Aphids, Birds

Allergy

Mild Allergen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Alterative, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic

Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Boils, bowel syndrome, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Heart problems, Kidney Stones, Osteoarthritis, Skin Disorders, Urinary tract problems

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Seeds, Wood

Bark, Leaves, Sap

Other Uses

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

Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Hedges, Screening, Wind Break

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

EUONYMUS europaeus 'Aldenhamensis'

BETULA nigra 'Studetec'

Common Name

Spindle Tree, Common Spindle, European Spindle

Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch

In Hindi

Spindle Tree

काले बर्च वृक्ष

In German

Spindelbaum

Schwarze Birke

In French

Spindle Arbre

Noir Bouleau

In Spanish

Árbol del husillo

Negro del árbol de abedul

In Greek

ατράκτου Δέντρο

Μαύρο Birch Tree

In Portuguese

Árvore spindle

Bétula Preto

In Polish

Wrzeciono Drzewo

Czarny Brzoza

In Latin

Ligno colos

Niger 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

Number of Species

15040

1 27800

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Properties of Spindle Tree and Black Birch

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

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Season and Care of Spindle Tree and Black Birch

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

Spindle Tree and Black Birch Physical Information

Spindle Tree and Black Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Spindle Tree height is 370.00 cm and width 900.00 cm whereas Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Spindle Tree and Black Birch are as follows:

Spindle Tree flower color: Yellow green
Spindle Tree leaf color: Green
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of Spindle Tree and Black Birch

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