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About Broomsedge and Spindle Tree


What is

Life Span
Perennial  
Perennial  

Type
Shrub  
Grass  

Origin
Europe, Western Asia  
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas  

Types
Euonymus fortunei, Euonymus alatus, Euonymus europaeus  
Virginia water horehound  

Number of Varieties
20  
99+
-  

Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden  
Along Railroads, Barren waste areas, Hill prairies, Mined land, Pastures, Roadsides, Rocky glades, Sandy areas, Upland, Upland clay prairies, Upland sand prairies, Upland sandy savannas, Upland savannas, Upland soils  

USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7  
5-8  

AHS Heat Zone
7-1  
9 - 1  

Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16  
-  

Habit
Upright/Erect  
Clump-Forming  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
370.00 cm  
99+
60.96 cm  
99+

Minimum Width
900.00 cm  
24
30.48 cm  
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Yellow green  
-  

Flower Color Modifier
-  
Bicolor  

Fruit Color
Pink, Purple, Red  
-  

Leaf Color in Spring
Green  
Green  

Leaf Color in Summer
Green  
Light Green  

Leaf Color in Fall
Red  
Orange, Tan, Brown  

Leaf Color in Winter
-  
Tan, Sandy Brown  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Lanceolate to elliptical  
Grass like  

Thorns
No  
No  

Season

Plant Season
Fall  
Summer, Fall, Winter  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade  

Growth Rate
Fast  
Fast  

Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand  
Loam, Sand  

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  

Soil Drainage
Well drained  
Well drained  

Bloom Time
Late Spring  
Early Fall, Fall  

Repeat Bloomer
No  
No  

Tolerances
Drought  
Pollution, Drought  

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot  
Ground  

How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings  
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Medium  

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water  
Average Water Needs, Medium  

In Summer
Lots of watering  
Lots of watering  

In Spring
Moderate  
Moderate  

In Winter
Average Water  
Average Water  

Soil
  
  

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, Partial Sun, Partial shade  

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  

Facts

Flowers
Insignificant  
Insignificant  

Flower Petal Number
Single  
Single  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Yes  
No  

Edible Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No  
No  

Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrant Leaf
No  
No  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
No  

Showy Foliage
Yes  
Yes  

Showy Bark
No  
No  

Foliage Texture
Medium  
Fine  

Foliage Sheen
Glossy  
Matte  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
Yes  
Sometimes  

Self-Sowing
Yes  
Yes  

Attracts
Birds  
Birds, Butterflies  

Allergy
Mild Allergen  
Pollen  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes  
-  

Beauty Benefits
-  
-  

Edible Uses
Yes  
Insignificant  

Environmental Uses
Air purification  
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife  

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic  
Back pain, Diarrhea, Frostbite, Itching, Piles, Sore Eyes, Sore throat  

Part of Plant Used
Bark, Seeds, Wood  
Root, Seeds, Stem  

Other Uses
Edible yellow dye is obtained, Used as essential oil, Yields a volatile oil that is used in soap making  
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant  

Used As Indoor Plant
Yes  
No  

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break  
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
EUONYMUS europaeus 'Aldenhamensis'  
ANDROPOGON virginicus  

Common Name
Spindle Tree, Common Spindle, European Spindle  
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem  

In Hindi
Spindle Tree  
Broomsedge grass  

In German
Spindelbaum  
broomsedge Gras  

In French
Spindle Arbre  
broomsedge herbe  

In Spanish
Árbol del husillo  
hierba Broomsedge  

In Greek
ατράκτου Δέντρο  
Broomsedge γρασίδι  

In Portuguese
Árvore spindle  
Broomsedge grama  

In Polish
Wrzeciono Drzewo  
Broomsedge trawy  

In Latin
Ligno colos  
Broomsedge herba  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Liliopsida  

Order
Celastrales  
Cyperales  

Family
Celastraceae  
Poaceae  

Genus
Euonymus  
Andropogon  

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots  

Tribe
Euonymeae  
Andropogoneae  

Subfamily
Celastroideae  
Panicoideae  

Number of Species
150  
99+
1  

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Properties of Spindle Tree and Broomsedge

Wondering what are the properties of Spindle Tree and Broomsedge? We provide you with everything About Spindle Tree and Broomsedge. Spindle Tree doesn't have thorns and Broomsedge doesn't have thorns. Also Spindle Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Spindle Tree has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen and Broomsedge has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Spindle Tree and Broomsedge and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Spindle Tree and Broomsedge

Season and care of Spindle Tree and Broomsedge is important to know. While considering everything about Spindle Tree and Broomsedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spindle Tree season is Fall and Broomsedge season is Fall. The type of soil for Spindle Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Spindle Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Spindle Tree and Broomsedge Physical Information

Spindle Tree and Broomsedge physical information is very important for comparison. Spindle Tree height is 370.00 cm and width 900.00 cm whereas Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Spindle Tree and Broomsedge are as follows:

Care of Spindle Tree and Broomsedge

Care of Spindle Tree and Broomsedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spindle Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Broomsedge 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 Broomsedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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