Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Euonymus fortunei, Euonymus alatus, Euonymus europaeus
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Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Maritime Rocks, Stone and Masonry fences and walls
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
5-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16
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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Purple, Red
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate to elliptical
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Requires regular watering
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
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in flowering season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Vine weevils
Caterpillars, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic
Asthma, Bronchitis, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Seeds, Wood
Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Edible yellow dye is obtained, Used as essential oil, Yields a volatile oil that is used in soap making
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Alpine, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
EUONYMUS europaeus 'Aldenhamensis'
IBERIS sempervirens
Common Name
Spindle Tree, Common Spindle, European Spindle
Candytuft
In Hindi
Spindle Tree
Candytuft
In German
Spindelbaum
Schleifenblume
In French
Spindle Arbre
candytuft
In Spanish
Árbol del husillo
candytuft
In Greek
ατράκτου Δέντρο
candytuft
In Portuguese
Árvore spindle
ibero
In Polish
Wrzeciono Drzewo
candytuft
In Latin
Ligno colos
Coleus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Celastrales
Brassicales
Family
Celastraceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Celastroideae
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Season and Care of Spindle Tree and Candytuft
Season and care of Spindle Tree and Candytuft is important to know. While considering everything about Spindle Tree and Candytuft Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spindle Tree season is Fall and Candytuft season is Fall. The type of soil for Spindle Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Candytuft is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Spindle Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Candytuft is Neutral, Alkaline.
Spindle Tree and Candytuft Physical Information
Spindle Tree and Candytuft physical information is very important for comparison. Spindle Tree height is 370.00 cm and width 900.00 cm whereas Candytuft height is 20.30 cm and width 40.60 cm. The color specification of Spindle Tree and Candytuft are as follows:
Spindle Tree flower color: Yellow green
Spindle Tree leaf color: Green
Candytuft flower color: White
- Candytuft leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Spindle Tree and Candytuft
Care of Spindle Tree and Candytuft include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spindle Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Candytuft pruning is done Prune in flowering season, 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 Candytuft needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.