Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Euonymus fortunei, Euonymus alatus, Euonymus europaeus
Eustoma grandiflorum
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
gardens, Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
-9999
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
Blue, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Purple, Red
-
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
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate to elliptical
Oval
Plant Season
Fall
Spring, Summer
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, 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, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer
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, Loam, Sandy
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Vine weevils
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic
-
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 Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Cutflower, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation
Botanical Name
EUONYMUS europaeus 'Aldenhamensis'
EUSTOMA grandiflorum 'Florida Blue'
Common Name
Spindle Tree, Common Spindle, European Spindle
Florida Blue Lisianthus, Lisianthus
In Hindi
Spindle Tree
फ्लोरिडा Lisianthus
In German
Spindelbaum
Florida Lisianthus
In French
Spindle Arbre
Floride Lisianthus
In Spanish
Árbol del husillo
lisianthus Florida
In Greek
ατράκτου Δέντρο
Φλόριντα lisianthus
In Portuguese
Árvore spindle
Florida Lisianthus
In Polish
Wrzeciono Drzewo
Florida Eustoma
In Latin
Ligno colos
Florida Lisianthus
Order
Celastrales
Gentianales
Family
Celastraceae
Gentianaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Celastroideae
Paperveroideae
Season and Care of Spindle Tree and Florida Lisianthus
Season and care of Spindle Tree and Florida Lisianthus is important to know. While considering everything about Spindle Tree and Florida Lisianthus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spindle Tree season is Fall and Florida Lisianthus season is Fall. The type of soil for Spindle Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Florida Lisianthus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Spindle Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Florida Lisianthus is Neutral, Alkaline.
Spindle Tree and Florida Lisianthus Physical Information
Spindle Tree and Florida Lisianthus physical information is very important for comparison. Spindle Tree height is 370.00 cm and width 900.00 cm whereas Florida Lisianthus height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Spindle Tree and Florida Lisianthus are as follows:
Spindle Tree flower color: Yellow green
Spindle Tree leaf color: Green
Florida Lisianthus flower color: Blue, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Florida Lisianthus leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Spindle Tree and Florida Lisianthus
Care of Spindle Tree and Florida Lisianthus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spindle Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Florida Lisianthus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Spindle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Florida Lisianthus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.