Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
United States, Mexico
Types
Euonymus fortunei, Euonymus alatus, Euonymus europaeus
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Deciduous forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
4-10
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Vine/Liana
Flower Color
Yellow green
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Purple, Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Red
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate to elliptical
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Fall
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Root Division, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Keep the Soil well drained
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
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, High phosphorus
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Vine weevils
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Blight, Leaf curl
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Flea beetles, Insects
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Hepatic, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Seeds, Wood
Leaves, Vines
Other Uses
Edible yellow dye is obtained, Used as essential oil, Yields a volatile oil that is used in soap making
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Edible, Vegetable
Botanical Name
EUONYMUS europaeus 'Aldenhamensis'
Parthenocissus tricuspidata
Common Name
Spindle Tree, Common Spindle, European Spindle
Boston Ivy, Japanese creeper, Grape ivy, Japanese ivy, Woodbine
In Hindi
Spindle Tree
Boston Ivy
In German
Spindelbaum
Dreispitzige Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
In French
Spindle Arbre
Winobluszcz trójklapowy
In Spanish
Árbol del husillo
Boston Ivy
In Greek
ατράκτου Δέντρο
Boston Ivy
In Portuguese
Árvore spindle
Boston Ivy
In Polish
Wrzeciono Drzewo
Boston Ivy
In Latin
Ligno colos
Boston Ivy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Celastrales
Vitales
Family
Celastraceae
Vitaceae
Genus
Euonymus
Parthenocissus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Euonymeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Celastroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Spindle Tree and Boston Ivy
Season and care of Spindle Tree and Boston Ivy is important to know. While considering everything about Spindle Tree and Boston Ivy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spindle Tree season is Fall and Boston Ivy season is Fall. The type of soil for Spindle Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Boston Ivy is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Spindle Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Boston Ivy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Spindle Tree and Boston Ivy Physical Information
Spindle Tree and Boston Ivy physical information is very important for comparison. Spindle Tree height is 370.00 cm and width 900.00 cm whereas Boston Ivy height is 10.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Spindle Tree and Boston Ivy are as follows:
Spindle Tree flower color: Yellow green
Spindle Tree leaf color: Green
Boston Ivy flower color: Ivory
- Boston Ivy leaf color: Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown and Burgundy
Care of Spindle Tree and Boston Ivy
Care of Spindle Tree and Boston Ivy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spindle Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Boston Ivy pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant and Prune after flowering. In summer Spindle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Boston Ivy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.