Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Euonymus fortunei, Euonymus alatus, Euonymus europaeus
Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis
Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
Not Available
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16
H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Purple, Red
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate to elliptical
Irregular
Plant Season
Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loamy, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Vine weevils
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Mild Allergen
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Hepatic, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Seeds, Wood
Flowers
Other Uses
Edible yellow dye is obtained, Used as essential oil, Yields a volatile oil that is used in soap making
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
EUONYMUS europaeus 'Aldenhamensis'
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
Common Name
Spindle Tree, Common Spindle, European Spindle
Firewheel
In Hindi
Spindle Tree
Firewheel
In German
Spindelbaum
Feuerrad
In French
Spindle Arbre
Firewheel
In Spanish
Árbol del husillo
Firewheel
In Greek
ατράκτου Δέντρο
Firewheel
In Portuguese
Árvore spindle
Firewheel
In Polish
Wrzeciono Drzewo
Firewheel
In Latin
Ligno colos
Firewheel
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Celastrales
Asterales
Family
Celastraceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Euonymus
Gaillardia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Tribe
Euonymeae
Embryophyta
Subfamily
Celastroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Spindle Tree and Firewheel
Season and care of Spindle Tree and Firewheel is important to know. While considering everything about Spindle Tree and Firewheel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spindle Tree season is Fall and Firewheel season is Fall. The type of soil for Spindle Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Spindle Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline.
Spindle Tree and Firewheel Physical Information
Spindle Tree and Firewheel physical information is very important for comparison. Spindle Tree height is 370.00 cm and width 900.00 cm whereas Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Spindle Tree and Firewheel are as follows:
Spindle Tree flower color: Yellow green
Spindle Tree leaf color: Green
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
- Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Spindle Tree and Firewheel
Care of Spindle Tree and Firewheel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spindle Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Firewheel pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Spindle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Firewheel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.