Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
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Types
Euonymus fortunei, Euonymus alatus, Euonymus europaeus
Honey Locust
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
5-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16
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
Rose, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Purple, Red
Purple, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Red, Crimson, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red
Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate to elliptical
Pinnate
Plant Season
Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt, 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
Average Water Needs, Needs a lot of water initially, occasional watering once established
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut limbs, Prune in winter, Prune up lowest branches, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Vine weevils
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Abdominal pain, Depression, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, gastro-intestinal problems, Kidney Disease, Liver disease, Nausea, Vomiting, weakness
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic
Antispasmodic, Antivinous, Cancer, Cholagogue, Diuretic, Emetic, Emmoiliant, Eye Problems, Febrifuge, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Seeds, Wood
Flowers, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Edible yellow dye is obtained, Used as essential oil, Yields a volatile oil that is used in soap making
Fibre, For making oil, Used as a dye, Used as essential oil, Used as fuel, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
EUONYMUS europaeus 'Aldenhamensis'
ROBINIA 'Purple Robe'
Common Name
Spindle Tree, Common Spindle, European Spindle
Hybrid Black Locust, Purple Robe Locust
In Hindi
Spindle Tree
Black Locust Tree
In German
Spindelbaum
Schwarz Locust Tree
In French
Spindle Arbre
Noir Arbre Locust
In Spanish
Árbol del husillo
Negro del árbol de la langosta
In Greek
ατράκτου Δέντρο
Μαύρο Locust Tree
In Portuguese
Árvore spindle
Árvore Locust Preto
In Polish
Wrzeciono Drzewo
Robinii akacjowej Drzewo
In Latin
Ligno colos
Locusta arbor Niger
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Celastrales
Fabales
Family
Celastraceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Euonymeae
Robinieae
Subfamily
Celastroideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Spindle Tree and Black Locust
Season and care of Spindle Tree and Black Locust is important to know. While considering everything about Spindle Tree and Black Locust Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spindle Tree season is Fall and Black Locust season is Fall. The type of soil for Spindle Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black Locust is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Spindle Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Locust is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Spindle Tree and Black Locust Physical Information
Spindle Tree and Black Locust physical information is very important for comparison. Spindle Tree height is 370.00 cm and width 900.00 cm whereas Black Locust height is 1,524.00 cm and width 1,066.80 cm. The color specification of Spindle Tree and Black Locust are as follows:
Spindle Tree flower color: Yellow green
Spindle Tree leaf color: Green
Black Locust flower color: Rose and Violet
- Black Locust leaf color: Red, Crimson and Bronze
Care of Spindle Tree and Black Locust
Care of Spindle Tree and Black Locust include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spindle Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Black Locust pruning is done Cut limbs, Prune in winter, Prune up lowest branches, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Spindle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Locust needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.