Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Mediterranean, Southeastern Asia, Western Asia
Types
Euonymus fortunei, Euonymus alatus, Euonymus europaeus
Celeste, Malta, Sugar
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Dry areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
6-10
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 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
Green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Purple, Red
Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Brown
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
Lobed
Plant Season
Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
Acidic, Neutral
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, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Vine weevils
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Poisonous when unripe
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic
Cancer, Demulcent, Digestive, Emollient, Galactogogue
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Seeds, Wood
Fruits
Other Uses
Edible yellow dye is obtained, Used as essential oil, Yields a volatile oil that is used in soap making
Garland
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
EUONYMUS europaeus 'Aldenhamensis'
FICUS carica 'Celeste'
Common Name
Spindle Tree, Common Spindle, European Spindle
Celeste Fig, Fig
In Hindi
Spindle Tree
अंजीर
In German
Spindelbaum
Echte Feige
In French
Spindle Arbre
Ficus carica
In Spanish
Árbol del husillo
Ficus carica
In Greek
ατράκτου Δέντρο
Celeste Fig
In Portuguese
Árvore spindle
Figueira-comum
In Polish
Wrzeciono Drzewo
Figowiec pospolity
In Latin
Ligno colos
Ficus carica
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Celastrales
Urticales
Family
Celastraceae
Moraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Celastroideae
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Season and Care of Spindle Tree and Celeste Fig
Season and care of Spindle Tree and Celeste Fig is important to know. While considering everything about Spindle Tree and Celeste Fig Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spindle Tree season is Fall and Celeste Fig season is Fall. The type of soil for Spindle Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Celeste Fig is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Spindle Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Celeste Fig is Acidic, Neutral.
Spindle Tree and Celeste Fig Physical Information
Spindle Tree and Celeste Fig physical information is very important for comparison. Spindle Tree height is 370.00 cm and width 900.00 cm whereas Celeste Fig height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Spindle Tree and Celeste Fig are as follows:
Spindle Tree flower color: Yellow green
Spindle Tree leaf color: Green
Celeste Fig flower color: Green
- Celeste Fig leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Spindle Tree and Celeste Fig
Care of Spindle Tree and Celeste Fig include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spindle Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Celeste Fig pruning is done 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 Celeste Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.