Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
North America, Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Euonymus fortunei, Euonymus alatus, Euonymus europaeus
Neck, Really Big Hybrid, Waltham
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
9-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Yellow green
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Purple, Red
Peach, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red
Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate to elliptical
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply 12-12-12 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphate, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Vine weevils
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Ants, Bees
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic
Antiasthamatic, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Diabetes, Fiber, High blood pressure, Immunity, Manganese, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Seeds, Wood
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Edible yellow dye is obtained, Used as essential oil, Yields a volatile oil that is used in soap making
For making oil, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
EUONYMUS europaeus 'Aldenhamensis'
CUCURBITA moschata 'Quantum'
Common Name
Spindle Tree, Common Spindle, European Spindle
Butternut Squash
In Hindi
Spindle Tree
Butternut Squash Plant
In German
Spindelbaum
Butternut Squash-Anlage
In French
Spindle Arbre
Courge musquée Plante
In Spanish
Árbol del husillo
Planta de la calabaza de Butternut
In Greek
ατράκτου Δέντρο
Κολοκύθια Φυτών
In Portuguese
Árvore spindle
Butternut Squash planta
In Polish
Wrzeciono Drzewo
Piżmowa roślin
In Latin
Ligno colos
Planta butternut cucurbitae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Celastrales
Violales
Family
Celastraceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Celastroideae
Papilionoideae
Season and Care of Spindle Tree and Butternut Squash
Season and care of Spindle Tree and Butternut Squash is important to know. While considering everything about Spindle Tree and Butternut Squash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spindle Tree season is Fall and Butternut Squash season is Fall. The type of soil for Spindle Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Butternut Squash is Loam while the PH of soil for Spindle Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Butternut Squash is Neutral.
Spindle Tree and Butternut Squash Physical Information
Spindle Tree and Butternut Squash physical information is very important for comparison. Spindle Tree height is 370.00 cm and width 900.00 cm whereas Butternut Squash height is 7.62 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Spindle Tree and Butternut Squash are as follows:
Spindle Tree flower color: Yellow green
Spindle Tree leaf color: Green
Butternut Squash flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Butternut Squash leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Spindle Tree and Butternut Squash
Care of Spindle Tree and Butternut Squash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spindle Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Butternut Squash pruning is done 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 Butternut Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.