Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Central Asia, India, Nepal
Types
Euonymus fortunei, Euonymus alatus, Euonymus europaeus
White oak, Bluff oak, Muller oak
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Clay soil areas, Dry areas, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
6-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16
H1, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
Red, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Purple, Red
Sandy Brown, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Red
Green, Dark Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green, Gray
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate to elliptical
broad, flat
Plant Season
Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Vine weevils
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic
Chronic fatigue, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, gallstones, Haemorrhages, Menstrual Cramps
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Seeds, Wood
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 as firewood, used for making charcoal
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'
QUERCUS leucotrichophora
Common Name
Spindle Tree, Common Spindle, European Spindle
Banj Oak, Blackjack Oak, Himalayan Oak
In Hindi
Spindle Tree
Blackjack Oak Tree
In German
Spindelbaum
Blackjack Oak Tree
In French
Spindle Arbre
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Spanish
Árbol del husillo
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Greek
ατράκτου Δέντρο
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Portuguese
Árvore spindle
Blackjack Carvalho
In Polish
Wrzeciono Drzewo
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Latin
Ligno colos
Blackjack quercum ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Celastrales
Fagales
Family
Celastraceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Celastroideae
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Season and Care of Spindle Tree and Blackjack Oak
Season and care of Spindle Tree and Blackjack Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Spindle Tree and Blackjack Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spindle Tree season is Fall and Blackjack Oak season is Fall. The type of soil for Spindle Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Blackjack Oak is Loam while the PH of soil for Spindle Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Blackjack Oak is Acidic.
Spindle Tree and Blackjack Oak Physical Information
Spindle Tree and Blackjack Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Spindle Tree height is 370.00 cm and width 900.00 cm whereas Blackjack Oak height is 2,286.00 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Spindle Tree and Blackjack Oak are as follows:
Spindle Tree flower color: Yellow green
Spindle Tree leaf color: Green
Blackjack Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
- Blackjack Oak leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray
Care of Spindle Tree and Blackjack Oak
Care of Spindle Tree and Blackjack Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spindle Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Blackjack Oak pruning is done 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 Blackjack Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.