Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Southeastern Asia
Types
Euonymus fortunei, Euonymus alatus, Euonymus europaeus
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
10-14
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Yellow green
Pink, Rose, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Purple, Red
Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate to elliptical
Oblovate
Plant Season
Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, 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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Vine weevils
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Kidney Stone
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Hepatic, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, High blood pressure, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Seeds, Wood
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Edible yellow dye is obtained, Used as essential oil, Yields a volatile oil that is used in soap making
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
EUONYMUS europaeus 'Aldenhamensis'
AVERRHOA carambola
Common Name
Spindle Tree, Common Spindle, European Spindle
Carambola, Starfruit
In Hindi
Spindle Tree
carambola पेड़
In German
Spindelbaum
Sternfrucht Baum
In French
Spindle Arbre
arbre carambole
In Spanish
Árbol del husillo
árbol de carambola
In Greek
ατράκτου Δέντρο
carambola δέντρο
In Portuguese
Árvore spindle
árvore de carambola
In Polish
Wrzeciono Drzewo
karambola drzewo
In Latin
Ligno colos
carambola ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Celastrales
Oxalidales
Family
Celastraceae
Oxalidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Euonymeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Celastroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Spindle Tree and Carambola
Season and care of Spindle Tree and Carambola is important to know. While considering everything about Spindle Tree and Carambola Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spindle Tree season is Fall and Carambola season is Fall. The type of soil for Spindle Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Carambola is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Spindle Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Carambola is Acidic, Neutral.
Spindle Tree and Carambola Physical Information
Spindle Tree and Carambola physical information is very important for comparison. Spindle Tree height is 370.00 cm and width 900.00 cm whereas Carambola height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Spindle Tree and Carambola are as follows:
Spindle Tree flower color: Yellow green
Spindle Tree leaf color: Green
Carambola flower color: Pink, Rose and Violet
- Carambola leaf color: Green
Care of Spindle Tree and Carambola
Care of Spindle Tree and Carambola include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spindle Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Carambola pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Spindle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Carambola needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.