Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
China, Japan
Types
Euonymus fortunei, Euonymus alatus, Euonymus europaeus
Slender Weavers Bamboo, Golden Buddha's Belly Bamboo, Painted Bamboo
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, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Purple, Red
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate to elliptical
Linear
Plant Season
Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut the culms, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Vine weevils
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
None
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Mites
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Pollen, Rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair, Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Hepatic, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic
Healthy teeth, Pain in gums
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Seeds, Wood
Sap, Stem
Other Uses
Edible yellow dye is obtained, Used as essential oil, Yields a volatile oil that is used in soap making
Container, Espalier, Screen, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
EUONYMUS europaeus 'Aldenhamensis'
BAMBUSA ventricosa
Common Name
Spindle Tree, Common Spindle, European Spindle
Buddha's Belly Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Ventricose Bamboo
In Hindi
Spindle Tree
बुद्ध के पेट बांस
In German
Spindelbaum
Buddhas Bauch Bambus
In French
Spindle Arbre
Le Bamboo Belly de Bouddha
In Spanish
Árbol del husillo
De bambú del vientre de Buda
In Greek
ατράκτου Δέντρο
Κοιλιά Μπαμπού Βούδα
In Portuguese
Árvore spindle
Bamboo barriga de Buda
In Polish
Wrzeciono Drzewo
Buddy Belly Bamboo
In Latin
Ligno colos
Buddha ventre Bamboo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Celastraceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Euonymeae
Bambuseae
Subfamily
Celastroideae
Bambusoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Spindle Tree and Buddha's Belly Bamboo
Season and care of Spindle Tree and Buddha's Belly Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Spindle Tree and Buddha's Belly Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spindle Tree season is Fall and Buddha's Belly Bamboo season is Fall. The type of soil for Spindle Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Buddha's Belly Bamboo is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Spindle Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Buddha's Belly Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Spindle Tree and Buddha's Belly Bamboo Physical Information
Spindle Tree and Buddha's Belly Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Spindle Tree height is 370.00 cm and width 900.00 cm whereas Buddha's Belly Bamboo height is 152.40 cm and width 5.50 cm. The color specification of Spindle Tree and Buddha's Belly Bamboo are as follows:
Spindle Tree flower color: Yellow green
Spindle Tree leaf color: Green
Buddha's Belly Bamboo flower color: Red
- Buddha's Belly Bamboo leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Spindle Tree and Buddha's Belly Bamboo
Care of Spindle Tree and Buddha's Belly Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spindle Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Buddha's Belly Bamboo pruning is done Cut the culms, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves 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 Buddha's Belly Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering.