Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
California
Types
Euonymus fortunei, Euonymus alatus, Euonymus europaeus
Blue Iceberg, Cannibal, Muller
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
6-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
-
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Purple, Red
Brown
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
-
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate to elliptical
Awl-Shaped
Plant Season
Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Requires large amount of water
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, 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 control shape
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Vine weevils
Grey mold, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Chickarees, Sapsuckers, White-headed woodpeckers
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic
-
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Seeds, Wood
Wood
Other Uses
Edible yellow dye is obtained, Used as essential oil, Yields a volatile oil that is used in soap making
Used for making fence posts, Used to make wood shingles
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
EUONYMUS europaeus 'Aldenhamensis'
SEQUOIADENDRON giganteum
Common Name
Spindle Tree, Common Spindle, European Spindle
Giant Sequoia
In Hindi
Spindle Tree
Giant Sequoia
In German
Spindelbaum
Giant Sequoia
In French
Spindle Arbre
Séquoia géant
In Spanish
Árbol del husillo
Secoya gigante
In Greek
ατράκτου Δέντρο
Giant Sequoia
In Portuguese
Árvore spindle
Sequoia gigante
In Polish
Wrzeciono Drzewo
Giant Sequoia
In Latin
Ligno colos
Giant Sequoia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Celastrales
Pinales
Family
Celastraceae
Cupressaceae
Genus
Euonymus
Sequoiadendron
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
-
Tribe
Euonymeae
Senecioneae
Subfamily
Celastroideae
Sequoioideae
Season and Care of Spindle Tree and Giant Sequoia
Season and care of Spindle Tree and Giant Sequoia is important to know. While considering everything about Spindle Tree and Giant Sequoia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spindle Tree season is Fall and Giant Sequoia season is Fall. The type of soil for Spindle Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Giant Sequoia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Spindle Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Giant Sequoia is Acidic, Neutral.
Spindle Tree and Giant Sequoia Physical Information
Spindle Tree and Giant Sequoia physical information is very important for comparison. Spindle Tree height is 370.00 cm and width 900.00 cm whereas Giant Sequoia height is 2,440.00 cm and width 670.00 cm. The color specification of Spindle Tree and Giant Sequoia are as follows:
Spindle Tree flower color: Yellow green
Spindle Tree leaf color: Green
Giant Sequoia flower color:
- Giant Sequoia leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Spindle Tree and Giant Sequoia
Care of Spindle Tree and Giant Sequoia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spindle Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Giant Sequoia pruning is done prune to control shape. In summer Spindle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Giant Sequoia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.