Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Euonymus fortunei, Euonymus alatus, Euonymus europaeus
Eastern juniper, Souther juniper
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Lower slopes, Open Plains, Prairies, Woodlands, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
3-7
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16
A3, 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, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow green
Light Red, Sky Blue, Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Purple, Red
Light Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate to elliptical
Irregular
Plant Season
Fall
Spring, 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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Compost
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Vine weevils
Gall Insects, Red blotch, Rust, Sooty Mold
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Asthma, breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Versatility, Very little waste, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic
Cold, Cough
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 for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
EUONYMUS europaeus 'Aldenhamensis'
JUNIPERUS virginiana
Common Name
Spindle Tree, Common Spindle, European Spindle
Pencil cedar, Red Juniper
In Hindi
Spindle Tree
पूर्वी लाल देवदार
In German
Spindelbaum
Eastern Red Cedar
In French
Spindle Arbre
Red Cedar Orient
In Spanish
Árbol del husillo
Cedro Rojo del Este
In Greek
ατράκτου Δέντρο
Ανατολική Red Cedar
In Portuguese
Árvore spindle
Eastern Red Cedar
In Polish
Wrzeciono Drzewo
Eastern Red Cedar
In Latin
Ligno colos
Eastern Red Cedar
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Celastrales
Pinales
Family
Celastraceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
-
Subfamily
Celastroideae
Cupressoideae
Season and Care of Spindle Tree and Eastern Red Cedar
Season and care of Spindle Tree and Eastern Red Cedar is important to know. While considering everything about Spindle Tree and Eastern Red Cedar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spindle Tree season is Fall and Eastern Red Cedar season is Fall. The type of soil for Spindle Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Eastern Red Cedar is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Spindle Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Eastern Red Cedar is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Spindle Tree and Eastern Red Cedar Physical Information
Spindle Tree and Eastern Red Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. Spindle Tree height is 370.00 cm and width 900.00 cm whereas Eastern Red Cedar height is 1,520.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Spindle Tree and Eastern Red Cedar are as follows:
Spindle Tree flower color: Yellow green
Spindle Tree leaf color: Green
Eastern Red Cedar flower color: Light Red, Sky Blue and Yellow Brown
- Eastern Red Cedar leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Spindle Tree and Eastern Red Cedar
Care of Spindle Tree and Eastern Red Cedar include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spindle Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Eastern Red Cedar 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 Eastern Red Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.