Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Shrub
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
China, Japan
Types
Euonymus fortunei, Euonymus alatus, Euonymus europaeus
Juniperus Communis, Juniperus brevifolia, Juniperus brevifolia
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Sandy areas, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
3-9
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
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow green
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Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Purple, Red
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate to elliptical
Needle like
Plant Season
Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Needs very little water
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune back the growing tips, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Vine weevils
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Headache, Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Pollen, Rhinitis, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic
Antibacterial, Arthritis, Eczema, Psoriasis, Rheumatism, Snakebite
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Seeds, Wood
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Other Uses
Edible yellow dye is obtained, Used as essential oil, Yields a volatile oil that is used in soap making
Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
EUONYMUS europaeus 'Aldenhamensis'
JUNIPERUS chinensis 'Blue Point'
Common Name
Spindle Tree, Common Spindle, European Spindle
Blue point juniper
In Hindi
Spindle Tree
Blue point juniper tree
In German
Spindelbaum
Blauer Punkt Wacholder
In French
Spindle Arbre
Point bleu genévrier
In Spanish
Árbol del husillo
enebro punto azul
In Greek
ατράκτου Δέντρο
δέντρο αρκεύθου μπλε σημείο
In Portuguese
Árvore spindle
zimbro do ponto azul
In Polish
Wrzeciono Drzewo
Niebieski punkt drzewa jałowca
In Latin
Ligno colos
Blue Point juniperi:
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Celastrales
Pinales
Family
Celastraceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Celastroideae
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Season and Care of Spindle Tree and Blue Point Juniper
Season and care of Spindle Tree and Blue Point Juniper is important to know. While considering everything about Spindle Tree and Blue Point Juniper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spindle Tree season is Fall and Blue Point Juniper season is Fall. The type of soil for Spindle Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Blue Point Juniper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Spindle Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Point Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Spindle Tree and Blue Point Juniper Physical Information
Spindle Tree and Blue Point Juniper physical information is very important for comparison. Spindle Tree height is 370.00 cm and width 900.00 cm whereas Blue Point Juniper height is 365.76 cm and width 243.84 cm. The color specification of Spindle Tree and Blue Point Juniper are as follows:
Spindle Tree flower color: Yellow green
Spindle Tree leaf color: Green
Blue Point Juniper flower color:
- Blue Point Juniper leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Spindle Tree and Blue Point Juniper
Care of Spindle Tree and Blue Point Juniper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spindle Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Blue Point Juniper pruning is done Prune back the growing tips, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Blue Point Juniper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.