Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Eastern Africa
Types
Euonymus fortunei, Euonymus alatus, Euonymus europaeus
Impatients balsamina, Impatients hawkeri, Impatiens nolitangere
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Damp Places, Damp shady woods, Forest margins, Roadsides, tropical environments, Waste areas, waterways
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
10-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
White, Red, Purple, Pink, Magenta, Rose, Salmon, Coral, Peach, Burgundy
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Purple, Red
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Crimson, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Crimson, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Red
Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Crimson
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate to elliptical
Oblong elliptic
Plant Season
Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut away fading foliage, Cut or pinch the stems, Remove branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove the old foliage
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Vine weevils
Aphids, Downy mildew, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic
Demulcent, Gastrointestinal disorders, Nutritive, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Seeds, Wood
Flowers, Root
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 for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
EUONYMUS europaeus 'Aldenhamensis'
IMPATIENS walleriana
Common Name
Spindle Tree, Common Spindle, European Spindle
Busy Lizzy, Impatiens, balsam, sultana
In Hindi
Spindle Tree
wallenana
In German
Spindelbaum
wallenana
In French
Spindle Arbre
wallenana
In Spanish
Árbol del husillo
wallenana
In Greek
ατράκτου Δέντρο
Απασχολημένος Lizzy Φυτών
In Portuguese
Árvore spindle
wallenana
In Polish
Wrzeciono Drzewo
wallenana
In Latin
Ligno colos
Impatiens Walleriana
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Celastrales
Geraniales
Family
Celastraceae
Balsaminaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Celastroideae
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Season and Care of Spindle Tree and Busy Lizzy
Season and care of Spindle Tree and Busy Lizzy is important to know. While considering everything about Spindle Tree and Busy Lizzy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spindle Tree season is Fall and Busy Lizzy season is Fall. The type of soil for Spindle Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Busy Lizzy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Spindle Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Busy Lizzy is Acidic, Neutral.
Spindle Tree and Busy Lizzy Physical Information
Spindle Tree and Busy Lizzy physical information is very important for comparison. Spindle Tree height is 370.00 cm and width 900.00 cm whereas Busy Lizzy height is 40.00 cm and width 45.00 cm. The color specification of Spindle Tree and Busy Lizzy are as follows:
Spindle Tree flower color: Yellow green
Spindle Tree leaf color: Green
Busy Lizzy flower color: White, Red, Purple, Pink, Magenta, Rose, Salmon, Coral, Peach and Burgundy
- Busy Lizzy leaf color: Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Crimson and Bronze
Care of Spindle Tree and Busy Lizzy
Care of Spindle Tree and Busy Lizzy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spindle Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Busy Lizzy pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Cut or pinch the stems, Remove branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove the old foliage. In summer Spindle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Busy Lizzy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.