Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Europe
Types
Euonymus fortunei, Euonymus alatus, Euonymus europaeus
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Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
4-10
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Purple, Red
Sienna, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate to elliptical
Oval
Plant Season
Fall
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Vine weevils
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Birds
Caterpillar, Mites
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
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Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Seeds, Wood
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Edible yellow dye is obtained, Used as essential oil, Yields a volatile oil that is used in soap making
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Botanical Name
EUONYMUS europaeus 'Aldenhamensis'
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
Common Name
Spindle Tree, Common Spindle, European Spindle
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
In Hindi
Spindle Tree
choy sum
In German
Spindelbaum
choy sum
In French
Spindle Arbre
choy sum
In Spanish
Árbol del husillo
choy sum
In Greek
ατράκτου Δέντρο
choy sum
In Portuguese
Árvore spindle
choy sum
In Polish
Wrzeciono Drzewo
choy sum
In Latin
Ligno colos
choy sum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Celastrales
Capparales
Family
Celastraceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Celastroideae
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Season and Care of Spindle Tree and Choy Sum
Season and care of Spindle Tree and Choy Sum is important to know. While considering everything about Spindle Tree and Choy Sum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spindle Tree season is Fall and Choy Sum season is Fall. The type of soil for Spindle Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Spindle Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral.
Spindle Tree and Choy Sum Physical Information
Spindle Tree and Choy Sum physical information is very important for comparison. Spindle Tree height is 370.00 cm and width 900.00 cm whereas Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm. The color specification of Spindle Tree and Choy Sum are as follows:
Spindle Tree flower color: Yellow green
Spindle Tree leaf color: Green
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
- Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Spindle Tree and Choy Sum
Care of Spindle Tree and Choy Sum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spindle Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Spindle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Choy Sum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.