Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
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Types
Euonymus fortunei, Euonymus alatus, Euonymus europaeus
Shrub, Ornamental Tree
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
River side, Riverbanks
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
5-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16
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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
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Flower Color Modifier
-
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Fruit Color
Pink, Purple, Red
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
White, Light Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Red
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate to elliptical
Lanceolate
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
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
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, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Vine weevils
Birds, Caterpillars, Coral Spot, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Mixed Border
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic
anti-cancer, Febrifuge, Pectoral
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Seeds, Wood
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Edible yellow dye is obtained, Used as essential oil, Yields a volatile oil that is used in soap making
Biomass for fuel, Used for making hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
EUONYMUS europaeus 'Aldenhamensis'
ELAEAGNUS 'Quicksilver'
Common Name
Spindle Tree, Common Spindle, European Spindle
Oleaster
In Hindi
Spindle Tree
इलेगनस
In German
Spindelbaum
Elaeagnus
In French
Spindle Arbre
Elaeagnus
In Spanish
Árbol del husillo
Elaeagnus
In Greek
ατράκτου Δέντρο
Elaeagnus
In Portuguese
Árvore spindle
Elaeagnus
In Polish
Wrzeciono Drzewo
Elaeagnus
In Latin
Ligno colos
Elaeagnus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Celastrales
Rosales
Family
Celastraceae
Elaeagnaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Celastroideae
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Season and Care of Spindle Tree and Elaeagnus
Season and care of Spindle Tree and Elaeagnus is important to know. While considering everything about Spindle Tree and Elaeagnus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spindle Tree season is Fall and Elaeagnus season is Fall. The type of soil for Spindle Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Elaeagnus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Spindle Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Elaeagnus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Spindle Tree and Elaeagnus Physical Information
Spindle Tree and Elaeagnus physical information is very important for comparison. Spindle Tree height is 370.00 cm and width 900.00 cm whereas Elaeagnus height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Spindle Tree and Elaeagnus are as follows:
Care of Spindle Tree and Elaeagnus
Care of Spindle Tree and Elaeagnus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spindle Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Elaeagnus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Spindle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elaeagnus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.