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About Spindle Tree and Elaeagnus


About Elaeagnus and Spindle Tree


What is

Life Span
Perennial  
Annual  

Type
Shrub  
Shrub  

Origin
Europe, Western Asia  
-  

Types
Euonymus fortunei, Euonymus alatus, Euonymus europaeus  
Shrub, Ornamental Tree  

Number of Varieties
20  
99+
50  
99+

Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden  
River side, Riverbanks  

USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7  
5-9  

AHS Heat Zone
7-1  
8-1  

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  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
370.00 cm  
99+
240.00 cm  
99+

Minimum Width
900.00 cm  
24
240.00 cm  
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Yellow green  
-  

Flower Color Modifier
-  
-  

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 Color in Winter
-  
-  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Lanceolate to elliptical  
Lanceolate  

Thorns
No  
Yes  

Season

Plant Season
Fall  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  

Growing Conditions
  
  

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

Growth Rate
Fast  
Fast  

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  

Repeat Bloomer
No  
No  

Tolerances
Drought  
Drought  

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot  
Ground, Pot  

How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings  
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting, Stem Cutting  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Medium  

Watering Plants
  
  

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
  
  

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  

Facts

Flowers
Insignificant  
Showy  

Flower Petal Number
Single  
Single  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Yes  
Yes  

Edible Fruit
No  
Yes  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No  
Yes  

Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrant Leaf
No  
No  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
No  

Showy Foliage
Yes  
Yes  

Showy Bark
No  
No  

Foliage Texture
Medium  
Medium  

Foliage Sheen
Glossy  
Matte  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
Yes  
Sometimes  

Self-Sowing
Yes  
Yes  

Attracts
Birds  
Birds  

Allergy
Mild Allergen  
-  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes  
Borders, Mixed Border  

Beauty Benefits
-  
-  

Edible Uses
Yes  
Yes  

Environmental Uses
Air purification  
Air purification  

Plant Benefits
  
  

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  

Scientific Name

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  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Tracheophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Order
Celastrales  
Rosales  

Family
Celastraceae  
Elaeagnaceae  

Genus
Euonymus  
Elaeagnus  

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  

Tribe
Euonymeae  
-  

Subfamily
Celastroideae  
-  

Number of Species
150  
99+
70  
99+

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Properties of Spindle Tree and Elaeagnus

Wondering what are the properties of Spindle Tree and Elaeagnus? We provide you with everything About Spindle Tree and Elaeagnus. Spindle Tree doesn't have thorns and Elaeagnus doesn't have thorns. Also Spindle Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Spindle Tree has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen and Elaeagnus 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 Elaeagnus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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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.

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