Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants, Shrubs, Vegetable
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Mediterranean
Types
Euonymus fortunei, Euonymus alatus, Euonymus europaeus
Belgian Endive, Red Belgian Endive, Curly Endive (a.k.a. Frisee), Escarole, Radicchio (Chioggia) and Radicchio (Chioggia)
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Grassland, Mediterranean region, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
3-9
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
Blue
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Pink, Purple, Red
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate to elliptical
Oblong
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, 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, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Vine weevils
Aphids, Loopers, Root rot, Viruses, Worms
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic
Cancer, Digestive disorders, Inflammation, Liver problems, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Seeds, Wood
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Edible yellow dye is obtained, Used as essential oil, Yields a volatile oil that is used in soap making
Used as an ingredient in coffee
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
-
Botanical Name
EUONYMUS europaeus 'Aldenhamensis'
Cichorium intybus
Common Name
Spindle Tree, Common Spindle, European Spindle
Blue daisy, blue dandelion, blue sailors, blue weed, bunk, coffeeweed, cornflower, hendibeh, horseweed, ragged sailors, succory, wild bachelor's buttons, and wild endive
In Hindi
Spindle Tree
कासनी
In German
Spindelbaum
Chicoree
In French
Spindle Arbre
chicorée
In Spanish
Árbol del husillo
achicoria
In Greek
ατράκτου Δέντρο
ραδίκι
In Portuguese
Árvore spindle
chicória
In Polish
Wrzeciono Drzewo
cykoria
In Latin
Ligno colos
pancratium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Celastrales
Asterales
Family
Celastraceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Euonymeae
Cichorieae
Subfamily
Celastroideae
Cichorioideae
Season and Care of Spindle Tree and Chicory
Season and care of Spindle Tree and Chicory is important to know. While considering everything about Spindle Tree and Chicory Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spindle Tree season is Fall and Chicory season is Fall. The type of soil for Spindle Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chicory is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Spindle Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chicory is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral.
Spindle Tree and Chicory Physical Information
Spindle Tree and Chicory physical information is very important for comparison. Spindle Tree height is 370.00 cm and width 900.00 cm whereas Chicory height is 3.00 cm and width 1.50 cm. The color specification of Spindle Tree and Chicory are as follows:
Spindle Tree flower color: Yellow green
Spindle Tree leaf color: Green
Chicory flower color: Blue
- Chicory leaf color: Green
Care of Spindle Tree and Chicory
Care of Spindle Tree and Chicory include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spindle Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chicory pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Spindle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chicory needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.