Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Mexico, Central America
Types
Euonymus fortunei, Euonymus alatus, Euonymus europaeus
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
10-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Yellow green
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Purple, Red
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
-
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, 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, Partial Sun
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
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Evergreen
No
Semi-Evergreen
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
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
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
EUONYMUS europaeus 'Aldenhamensis'
SECHIUM edule
Common Name
Spindle Tree, Common Spindle, European Spindle
Chaco, Chayote, Vegetable Pear
In Hindi
Spindle Tree
Hydrangea
In German
Spindelbaum
Hortensie
In French
Spindle Arbre
Hortensia
In Spanish
Árbol del husillo
Hortensia
In Greek
ατράκτου Δέντρο
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Árvore spindle
Hortênsia
In Polish
Wrzeciono Drzewo
Hortensja
In Latin
Ligno colos
Hibiscus
Family
Celastraceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Celastroideae
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Season and Care of Spindle Tree and Chaco
Season and care of Spindle Tree and Chaco is important to know. While considering everything about Spindle Tree and Chaco Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spindle Tree season is Fall and Chaco season is Fall. The type of soil for Spindle Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chaco is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Spindle Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chaco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Spindle Tree and Chaco Physical Information
Spindle Tree and Chaco physical information is very important for comparison. Spindle Tree height is 370.00 cm and width 900.00 cm whereas Chaco height is 61.00 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Spindle Tree and Chaco are as follows:
Spindle Tree flower color: Yellow green
Spindle Tree leaf color: Green
Chaco flower color: Light Green
- Chaco leaf color: Green
Care of Spindle Tree and Chaco
Care of Spindle Tree and Chaco include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spindle Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chaco 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 Chaco needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.