Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
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Types
Euonymus fortunei, Euonymus alatus, Euonymus europaeus
Pixie Bush, Claypan Grass
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Desert, Dry areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
9-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16
8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
Magenta, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Pink, Purple, Red
Light Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Purple, Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Purple, Olive, Gray Green
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
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Light Frost, Pollution
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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
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
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Vine weevils
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Light Frost, Pollution
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Seeds, Wood
Flowers, 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
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
EUONYMUS europaeus 'Aldenhamensis'
EREMOPHILA 'Valentine'
Common Name
Spindle Tree, Common Spindle, European Spindle
Poverty Bush, Fuchsia bush
In Hindi
Spindle Tree
एमु बुश
In German
Spindelbaum
Emu Bush
In French
Spindle Arbre
Emu Bush
In Spanish
Árbol del husillo
Emu Bush
In Greek
ατράκτου Δέντρο
emu Μπους
In Portuguese
Árvore spindle
Emu de Bush
In Polish
Wrzeciono Drzewo
Emu Bush
In Latin
Ligno colos
Emu Bush
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Celastrales
Lamiales
Family
Celastraceae
Myoporaceae
Genus
Euonymus
Eremophila
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Euonymeae
Myoporeae
Subfamily
Celastroideae
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Season and Care of Spindle Tree and Emu Bush
Season and care of Spindle Tree and Emu Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Spindle Tree and Emu Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spindle Tree season is Fall and Emu Bush season is Fall. The type of soil for Spindle Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Emu Bush is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Spindle Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Emu Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Spindle Tree and Emu Bush Physical Information
Spindle Tree and Emu Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Spindle Tree height is 370.00 cm and width 900.00 cm whereas Emu Bush height is 180.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Spindle Tree and Emu Bush are as follows:
Spindle Tree flower color: Yellow green
Spindle Tree leaf color: Green
Emu Bush flower color: Magenta and Rose
- Emu Bush leaf color: Purple, Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Spindle Tree and Emu Bush
Care of Spindle Tree and Emu Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spindle Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Emu Bush pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, 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 Emu Bush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.