Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Southeastern Asia, India
Types
Euonymus fortunei, Euonymus alatus, Euonymus europaeus
Orange, Dark Red (Ratan aboli), Yellow, Delhi Crossandra , Arka Ambara, Arka Kanaka (IIHR varieties)
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Screen Cottage and Informal Garden, Urban areas, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
10-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
Orange, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Pink, Purple, Red
-
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
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate to elliptical
Ovate
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
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Water daily during 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, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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 flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
Balanced liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Vine weevils
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic
Antibacterial, Aphrodisiac, Bronchitis, Cough, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Seeds, Wood
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Edible yellow dye is obtained, Used as essential oil, Yields a volatile oil that is used in soap making
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Cutflower, Hedges, Tropical
Botanical Name
EUONYMUS europaeus 'Aldenhamensis'
CROSSANDRA infundibuliformis
Common Name
Spindle Tree, Common Spindle, European Spindle
Crossandra, firecracker flower
In Hindi
Spindle Tree
Crossandra
In German
Spindelbaum
Crossandra
In French
Spindle Arbre
Crossandra
In Spanish
Árbol del husillo
Crossandra
In Greek
ατράκτου Δέντρο
Crossandra
In Portuguese
Árvore spindle
Crossandra
In Polish
Wrzeciono Drzewo
Crossandra
In Latin
Ligno colos
Crossandra
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Celastrales
Scrophulariales
Family
Celastraceae
Acanthaceae
Genus
Euonymus
Crossandra
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Celastroideae
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Season and Care of Spindle Tree and Crossandra
Season and care of Spindle Tree and Crossandra is important to know. While considering everything about Spindle Tree and Crossandra Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spindle Tree season is Fall and Crossandra season is Fall. The type of soil for Spindle Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Crossandra is Loam while the PH of soil for Spindle Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Crossandra is Acidic, Neutral.
Spindle Tree and Crossandra Physical Information
Spindle Tree and Crossandra physical information is very important for comparison. Spindle Tree height is 370.00 cm and width 900.00 cm whereas Crossandra height is 40.60 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Spindle Tree and Crossandra are as follows:
Spindle Tree flower color: Yellow green
Spindle Tree leaf color: Green
Crossandra flower color: Orange and Orange Red
- Crossandra leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Spindle Tree and Crossandra
Care of Spindle Tree and Crossandra include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spindle Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Crossandra pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Spindle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Crossandra needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.