Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Europe
Types
Euonymus fortunei, Euonymus alatus, Euonymus europaeus
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Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Pastures, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
-9999
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16
A2, 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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
Blue
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Purple, Red
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate to elliptical
Oval
Plant Season
Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
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
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune regularly, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Vine weevils
Japanese Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Mild Allergen
belching, bloating, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, gas, gastro-intestinal problems, Headache, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic
Demulcent, Diuretic, Emollient, Fever, Kidney problems, Pulmonary afflictions
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Seeds, Wood
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Edible yellow dye is obtained, Used as essential oil, Yields a volatile oil that is used in soap making
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
EUONYMUS europaeus 'Aldenhamensis'
BORAGO officinalis
Common Name
Spindle Tree, Common Spindle, European Spindle
Borage, starflower
In Hindi
Spindle Tree
Borage
In German
Spindelbaum
Borretsch
In French
Spindle Arbre
Bourrache
In Spanish
Árbol del husillo
borraja
In Greek
ατράκτου Δέντρο
Borage
In Portuguese
Árvore spindle
Borragem
In Polish
Wrzeciono Drzewo
Ogórecznik
In Latin
Ligno colos
borage
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Celastrales
Lamiales
Family
Celastraceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Celastroideae
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Season and Care of Spindle Tree and Borage
Season and care of Spindle Tree and Borage is important to know. While considering everything about Spindle Tree and Borage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spindle Tree season is Fall and Borage season is Fall. The type of soil for Spindle Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Borage is Loam while the PH of soil for Spindle Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Borage is Neutral.
Spindle Tree and Borage Physical Information
Spindle Tree and Borage physical information is very important for comparison. Spindle Tree height is 370.00 cm and width 900.00 cm whereas Borage height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Spindle Tree and Borage are as follows:
Spindle Tree flower color: Yellow green
Spindle Tree leaf color: Green
Borage flower color: Blue
- Borage leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Spindle Tree and Borage
Care of Spindle Tree and Borage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spindle Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Borage pruning is done Prune regularly and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Spindle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Borage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.