Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Australia
Types
Euonymus fortunei, Euonymus alatus, Euonymus europaeus
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
9-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
Crimson, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Purple, Red
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate to elliptical
Lobed
Plant Season
Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Vine weevils
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Mild Allergen
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic
-
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Seeds, Wood
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Edible yellow dye is obtained, Used as essential oil, Yields a volatile oil that is used in soap making
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
EUONYMUS europaeus 'Aldenhamensis'
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
Common Name
Spindle Tree, Common Spindle, European Spindle
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
In Hindi
Spindle Tree
बोतल ट्री
In German
Spindelbaum
Flaschenbaum
In French
Spindle Arbre
Bouteille Arbre
In Spanish
Árbol del husillo
Árbol de la botella
In Greek
ατράκτου Δέντρο
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Árvore spindle
Bottle Tree
In Polish
Wrzeciono Drzewo
Butelka Drzewo
In Latin
Ligno colos
Utrem ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Celastrales
Malvales
Family
Celastraceae
Sterculiaceae
Genus
Euonymus
brachychiton
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Euonymeae
Sterculieae
Subfamily
Celastroideae
Sterculioideae
Season and Care of Spindle Tree and Bottle Tree
Season and care of Spindle Tree and Bottle Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Spindle Tree and Bottle Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spindle Tree season is Fall and Bottle Tree season is Fall. The type of soil for Spindle Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Spindle Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Spindle Tree and Bottle Tree Physical Information
Spindle Tree and Bottle Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Spindle Tree height is 370.00 cm and width 900.00 cm whereas Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm. The color specification of Spindle Tree and Bottle Tree are as follows:
Spindle Tree flower color: Yellow green
Spindle Tree leaf color: Green
Bottle Tree flower color: Crimson and Orange Red
- Bottle Tree leaf color:
Care of Spindle Tree and Bottle Tree
Care of Spindle Tree and Bottle Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spindle Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bottle Tree pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Spindle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bottle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.