Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
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
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Hills, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
4-9
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
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 Shape
Lanceolate to elliptical
Pinnate
Plant Season
Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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
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
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
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Ants, Aphids, Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
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
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
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
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Celastrales
Fagales
Family
Celastraceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Celastroideae
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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.