Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Madagascar
Types
Euonymus fortunei, Euonymus alatus, Euonymus europaeus
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Forests, Rocky areas
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, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Pink, Purple, Red
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate to elliptical
Obovate
Plant Season
Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full 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, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
Full-strength 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
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Ants, Bees, Not Available
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Eye irritation, Skin irritation, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Hepatic, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic
Antibacterial, Cancer, Schistosomiasis, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Seeds, Wood
Flowers, Latex
Other Uses
Edible yellow dye is obtained, Used as essential oil, Yields a volatile oil that is used in soap making
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
EUONYMUS europaeus 'Aldenhamensis'
EUPHORBIA milii
Common Name
Spindle Tree, Common Spindle, European Spindle
Crown of thorns, Christ plant, Christ thorn
In Hindi
Spindle Tree
Crown-of-Thorns
In German
Spindelbaum
Dornenkrone
In French
Spindle Arbre
Couronne d'épines
In Spanish
Árbol del husillo
Corona de espinas
In Greek
ατράκτου Δέντρο
Crown - of- Αγκάθια
In Portuguese
Árvore spindle
Crown -de- espinhos
In Polish
Wrzeciono Drzewo
Korona cierniowa
In Latin
Ligno colos
Coronam de spinis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Celastrales
Euphorbiales
Family
Celastraceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Euonymeae
Euphorbieae
Subfamily
Celastroideae
Euphorbioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Spindle Tree and Crown-of-Thorns
Season and care of Spindle Tree and Crown-of-Thorns is important to know. While considering everything about Spindle Tree and Crown-of-Thorns Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spindle Tree season is Fall and Crown-of-Thorns season is Fall. The type of soil for Spindle Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Crown-of-Thorns is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Spindle Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Crown-of-Thorns is Acidic, Neutral.
Spindle Tree and Crown-of-Thorns Physical Information
Spindle Tree and Crown-of-Thorns physical information is very important for comparison. Spindle Tree height is 370.00 cm and width 900.00 cm whereas Crown-of-Thorns height is 300.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Spindle Tree and Crown-of-Thorns are as follows:
Spindle Tree flower color: Yellow green
Spindle Tree leaf color: Green
Crown-of-Thorns flower color: Red
- Crown-of-Thorns leaf color: Green
Care of Spindle Tree and Crown-of-Thorns
Care of Spindle Tree and Crown-of-Thorns include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spindle Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Crown-of-Thorns 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 Crown-of-Thorns needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.