Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
Euonymus fortunei, Euonymus alatus, Euonymus europaeus
Enkianthus campanulatus
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Islands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
7-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16
6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow green
Light Pink, Rose, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor, Striped
Fruit Color
Pink, Purple, Red
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red
Red, Orange, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate to elliptical
Elliptic
Plant Season
Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water less during winter, Water more in summer
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Vine weevils
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Hepatic, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Seeds, Wood
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Edible yellow dye is obtained, Used as essential oil, Yields a volatile oil that is used in soap making
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
EUONYMUS europaeus 'Aldenhamensis'
ENKIANTHUS deflexus
Common Name
Spindle Tree, Common Spindle, European Spindle
Enkianthus
In Hindi
Spindle Tree
Enkianthus
In German
Spindelbaum
Enkianthus
In French
Spindle Arbre
Enkianthus
In Spanish
Árbol del husillo
Enkianthus
In Greek
ατράκτου Δέντρο
Enkianthus
In Portuguese
Árvore spindle
Enkianthus
In Polish
Wrzeciono Drzewo
Enkianthus
In Latin
Ligno colos
Enkianthus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Celastrales
Ericales
Family
Celastraceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Euonymus
Enkianthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Euonymeae
Heteromorpheae
Subfamily
Celastroideae
Enkianthoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Spindle Tree and Enkianthus
Season and care of Spindle Tree and Enkianthus is important to know. While considering everything about Spindle Tree and Enkianthus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spindle Tree season is Fall and Enkianthus season is Fall. The type of soil for Spindle Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Enkianthus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Spindle Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Enkianthus is Acidic, Neutral.
Spindle Tree and Enkianthus Physical Information
Spindle Tree and Enkianthus physical information is very important for comparison. Spindle Tree height is 370.00 cm and width 900.00 cm whereas Enkianthus height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Spindle Tree and Enkianthus are as follows:
Spindle Tree flower color: Yellow green
Spindle Tree leaf color: Green
Enkianthus flower color: Light Pink, Rose and Ivory
- Enkianthus leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Spindle Tree and Enkianthus
Care of Spindle Tree and Enkianthus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spindle Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Enkianthus pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Enkianthus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.