Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Types
Euonymus fortunei, Euonymus alatus, Euonymus europaeus
Citrus medica var. sarcodactylis
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Well Drained
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, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Purple, Red
Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate to elliptical
Oval
Plant Season
Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Budding, Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires watering in the growing season
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Prune in spring, Remove branches, Remove branches that rub together, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Vine weevils
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic
Respiratory Disorders, Soothing and relieving pain
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Seeds, Wood
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Edible yellow dye is obtained, Used as essential oil, Yields a volatile oil that is used in soap making
Making Perfumes, Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
EUONYMUS europaeus 'Aldenhamensis'
CITRUS medica var. sarcodactylis
Common Name
Spindle Tree, Common Spindle, European Spindle
Buddha's Hand, Fingered Citron
In Hindi
Spindle Tree
Buddha's Hand
Tree
In German
Spindelbaum
Buddhas Hand
Baum
In French
Spindle Arbre
Main de Bouddha
Arbre
In Spanish
Árbol del husillo
Mano de Buda
Árbol
In Greek
ατράκτου Δέντρο
Χέρι του Βούδα
Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Árvore spindle
Mão de Buda
Árvore
In Polish
Wrzeciono Drzewo
Ręka Buddy
Drzewo
In Latin
Ligno colos
Buddha manus
Arbor
Order
Celastrales
Sapindales
Family
Celastraceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Celastroideae
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Season and Care of Spindle Tree and Buddha's Hand
Season and care of Spindle Tree and Buddha's Hand is important to know. While considering everything about Spindle Tree and Buddha's Hand Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spindle Tree season is Fall and Buddha's Hand season is Fall. The type of soil for Spindle Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Buddha's Hand is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Spindle Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Buddha's Hand is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Spindle Tree and Buddha's Hand Physical Information
Spindle Tree and Buddha's Hand physical information is very important for comparison. Spindle Tree height is 370.00 cm and width 900.00 cm whereas Buddha's Hand height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Spindle Tree and Buddha's Hand are as follows:
Spindle Tree flower color: Yellow green
Spindle Tree leaf color: Green
Buddha's Hand flower color: White and Purple
- Buddha's Hand leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Spindle Tree and Buddha's Hand
Care of Spindle Tree and Buddha's Hand include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spindle Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Buddha's Hand pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove branches, Remove branches that rub together, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, 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 Hand needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.