Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Types
Euonymus fortunei, Euonymus alatus, Euonymus europaeus
Common Cattail, Southern Cattail, Dwarf Bulrush
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Lake margins, Ponds, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
3-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
Yellow, Green, Brown, Chocolate
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Pink, Purple, Red
Light brown, Light 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
-
Brown
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate to elliptical
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Fall
Summer, 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
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, In Water
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Runners
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Plant grows in water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Aquatic Plant
In Spring
Moderate
Aquatic Plant
In Winter
Average Water
Aquatic Plant
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly 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 early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
Nitrogen, Phosphate
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
Birds, Flying insects
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Seeds, Wood
Leaves
Other Uses
Edible yellow dye is obtained, Used as essential oil, Yields a volatile oil that is used in soap making
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
EUONYMUS europaeus 'Aldenhamensis'
TYPHA minima
Common Name
Spindle Tree, Common Spindle, European Spindle
Dwarf Cattail
In Hindi
Spindle Tree
बौना कैटेल
In German
Spindelbaum
Dwarf Rohrkolben
In French
Spindle Arbre
Cattail nain
In Spanish
Árbol del husillo
Espadaña enano
In Greek
ατράκτου Δέντρο
Νάνος Cattail
In Portuguese
Árvore spindle
Tifa Dwarf
In Polish
Wrzeciono Drzewo
Dwarf Ożypałka
In Latin
Ligno colos
Pumilio Cattail
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Celastraceae
Typhaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Celastroideae
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Season and Care of Spindle Tree and Dwarf Cattail
Season and care of Spindle Tree and Dwarf Cattail is important to know. While considering everything about Spindle Tree and Dwarf Cattail Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spindle Tree season is Fall and Dwarf Cattail season is Fall. The type of soil for Spindle Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Cattail is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Spindle Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dwarf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral.
Spindle Tree and Dwarf Cattail Physical Information
Spindle Tree and Dwarf Cattail physical information is very important for comparison. Spindle Tree height is 370.00 cm and width 900.00 cm whereas Dwarf Cattail height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Spindle Tree and Dwarf Cattail are as follows:
Spindle Tree flower color: Yellow green
Spindle Tree leaf color: Green
Dwarf Cattail flower color: Yellow, Green, Brown and Chocolate
- Dwarf Cattail leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Spindle Tree and Dwarf Cattail
Care of Spindle Tree and Dwarf Cattail include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spindle Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dwarf Cattail pruning is done Prune in early 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 Dwarf Cattail needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant.