Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Types
Euonymus fortunei, Euonymus alatus, Euonymus europaeus
A. campestre var. campestre - downy fruit
A. campestre var. leiocarpum (Opiz) Wallr. (syn. A. campestre subsp. leiocarpum) - hairless fruit
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Forest margins, gardens, Suburban areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
5-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
Green, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Purple, Red
Light Yellow, Light Pink, Light Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red
Yellow, Gold, Tan
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate to elliptical
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Vine weevils
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic
Sore Eyes
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Seeds, Wood
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Edible yellow dye is obtained, Used as essential oil, Yields a volatile oil that is used in soap making
Grown for shade, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
EUONYMUS europaeus 'Aldenhamensis'
ACER campestre
Common Name
Spindle Tree, Common Spindle, European Spindle
Field Maple, Hedge Maple
In Hindi
Spindle Tree
फील्ड मेपल
In German
Spindelbaum
Feld-Ahorn
In French
Spindle Arbre
Maple terrain
In Spanish
Árbol del husillo
arce de campo
In Greek
ατράκτου Δέντρο
Το πεδίο Maple
In Portuguese
Árvore spindle
bordo de campo
In Polish
Wrzeciono Drzewo
Klon polny
In Latin
Ligno colos
Field Maple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Celastrales
Sapindales
Family
Celastraceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Celastroideae
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Spindle Tree and Field Maple
Season and care of Spindle Tree and Field Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Spindle Tree and Field Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spindle Tree season is Fall and Field Maple season is Fall. The type of soil for Spindle Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Field Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Spindle Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Field Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Spindle Tree and Field Maple Physical Information
Spindle Tree and Field Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Spindle Tree height is 370.00 cm and width 900.00 cm whereas Field Maple height is 910.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Spindle Tree and Field Maple are as follows:
Spindle Tree flower color: Yellow green
Spindle Tree leaf color: Green
Field Maple flower color: Green and Light Yellow
- Field Maple leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Spindle Tree and Field Maple
Care of Spindle Tree and Field Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spindle Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Field Maple pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Spindle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Field Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.