Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Southeastern Asia
Types
Euonymus fortunei, Euonymus alatus, Euonymus europaeus
Nules , Nadorcott
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
8-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16
H1, H2, 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
White, Red, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Purple, Red
Red, Orange
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
Acuminate
Plant Season
Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Light Frost
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
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires consistently moist soil
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Equal amount of N,P,K
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Vine weevils
Black sooty mold, Citrus canker
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Light Frost
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Farmland
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic
Digestive, Vitamin C
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
Added to salads, Culinary use
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'
CITRUS reticulata
Common Name
Spindle Tree, Common Spindle, European Spindle
Clementine, Mandarin, Tangerine
In Hindi
Spindle Tree
clementine
In German
Spindelbaum
Clementine
In French
Spindle Arbre
Citrus clementina
In Spanish
Árbol del husillo
Citrus x clementina
In Greek
ατράκτου Δέντρο
clementine
In Portuguese
Árvore spindle
clementine
In Polish
Wrzeciono Drzewo
clementine
In Latin
Ligno colos
clementine
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Celastrales
Sapindales
Family
Celastraceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Celastroideae
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Season and Care of Spindle Tree and Clementine
Season and care of Spindle Tree and Clementine is important to know. While considering everything about Spindle Tree and Clementine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spindle Tree season is Fall and Clementine season is Fall. The type of soil for Spindle Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Clementine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Spindle Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Clementine is Acidic, Neutral.
Spindle Tree and Clementine Physical Information
Spindle Tree and Clementine physical information is very important for comparison. Spindle Tree height is 370.00 cm and width 900.00 cm whereas Clementine height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Spindle Tree and Clementine are as follows:
Spindle Tree flower color: Yellow green
Spindle Tree leaf color: Green
Clementine flower color: White, Red and Purple
- Clementine leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Spindle Tree and Clementine
Care of Spindle Tree and Clementine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spindle Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Clementine pruning is done Prune in the late winter or spring, 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 Clementine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.