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About Spindle Tree and Cumin


About Cumin and Spindle Tree


What is

Life Span
Perennial  
Annual  

Type
Shrub  
Herbs  

Origin
Europe, Western Asia  
Mediterranean, Northern Africa  

Types
Euonymus fortunei, Euonymus alatus, Euonymus europaeus  
White cumin, Brown cumin, Black cumin  

Number of Varieties
20  
99+
3  
99+

Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden  
Fields, meadows, Temperate Regions  

USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7  
-9999  

AHS Heat Zone
7-1  
12-1  

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  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
370.00 cm  
99+
25.40 cm  
99+

Minimum Width
900.00 cm  
24
25.40 cm  
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Yellow green  
White, Purple  

Flower Color Modifier
-  
Bicolor  

Fruit Color
Pink, Purple, Red  
Tan, Sandy Brown  

Leaf Color in Spring
Green  
Green  

Leaf Color in Summer
Green  
Green  

Leaf Color in Fall
Red  
Green  

Leaf Color in Winter
-  
Light Green  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Lanceolate to elliptical  
Compound  

Thorns
No  
No  

Season

Plant Season
Fall  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade  
Full Sun, Partial Sun  

Growth Rate
Fast  
Very Fast  

Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand  
Loam, Sand  

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  
Neutral, Alkaline  

Soil Drainage
Well drained  
Well drained  

Bloom Time
Late Spring  
Indeterminate  

Repeat Bloomer
No  
No  

Tolerances
Drought  
Drought  

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot  
Container, Ground  

How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings  
Seedlings  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Medium  

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water  
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering  

In Summer
Lots of watering  
Lots of watering  

In Spring
Moderate  
Moderate  

In Winter
Average Water  
Average Water  

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  
Neutral, Alkaline  

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  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves  

Fertilizers
organic fertlizers  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, organic fertlizers  

Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Vine weevils  
Red blotch  

Plant Tolerance
Drought  
Drought  

Facts

Flowers
Insignificant  
Insignificant  

Flower Petal Number
Single  
Single  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Yes  
No  

Edible Fruit
No  
Yes  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No  
Yes  

Fragrant Fruit
No  
Yes  

Fragrant Leaf
No  
Yes  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
Yes  

Showy Foliage
Yes  
Yes  

Showy Bark
No  
No  

Foliage Texture
Medium  
Fine  

Foliage Sheen
Glossy  
Matte  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
Yes  
Sometimes  

Self-Sowing
Yes  
Yes  

Attracts
Birds  
Insects  

Allergy
Mild Allergen  
Abdominal pain, breathing problems, Constipation, Diarrhea, Eczema, Headache, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sinuses, sneezing, Sore eyes, Throat itching, Watery eyes, wheezing  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes  
-  

Beauty Benefits
-  
Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition  

Edible Uses
Yes  
Yes  

Environmental Uses
Air purification  
Air purification, Food for insects  

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic  
Diarrhea, Fever, Indigestion, Vomiting  

Part of Plant Used
Bark, Seeds, Wood  
Leaves, Seeds  

Other Uses
Edible yellow dye is obtained, Used as essential oil, Yields a volatile oil that is used in soap making  
Condiment, Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used for flavoring in Liquors, dairy products, gelatins,puddings, meats, candies, etc., Used as a spice, Used in making beverages  

Used As Indoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break  
Edible, Herb / Vegetable  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
EUONYMUS europaeus 'Aldenhamensis'  
CUMINUM cyminum  

Common Name
Spindle Tree, Common Spindle, European Spindle  
Cumin  

In Hindi
Spindle Tree  
जीरा संयंत्र  

In German
Spindelbaum  
Kümmelpflanze  

In French
Spindle Arbre  
Usine de cumin  

In Spanish
Árbol del husillo  
planta de comino  

In Greek
ατράκτου Δέντρο  
εργοστάσιο κύμινο  

In Portuguese
Árvore spindle  
Cumin planta  

In Polish
Wrzeciono Drzewo  
Kmin roślin  

In Latin
Ligno colos  
Cumin plant  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Tracheophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Order
Celastrales  
Apiales  

Family
Celastraceae  
Apiaceae  

Genus
Euonymus  
Cuminum  

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots  

Tribe
Euonymeae  
Scandiceae  

Subfamily
Celastroideae  
Apioideae  

Number of Species
150  
99+
100  

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Properties of Spindle Tree and Cumin

Wondering what are the properties of Spindle Tree and Cumin? We provide you with everything About Spindle Tree and Cumin. Spindle Tree doesn't have thorns and Cumin doesn't have thorns. Also Spindle Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Spindle Tree has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen and Cumin has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Spindle Tree and Cumin and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Spindle Tree and Cumin

Season and care of Spindle Tree and Cumin is important to know. While considering everything about Spindle Tree and Cumin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spindle Tree season is Fall and Cumin season is Fall. The type of soil for Spindle Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cumin is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Spindle Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cumin is Neutral, Alkaline.

Spindle Tree and Cumin Physical Information

Spindle Tree and Cumin physical information is very important for comparison. Spindle Tree height is 370.00 cm and width 900.00 cm whereas Cumin height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Spindle Tree and Cumin are as follows:

Care of Spindle Tree and Cumin

Care of Spindle Tree and Cumin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spindle Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cumin 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 Cumin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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