Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Euonymus fortunei, Euonymus alatus, Euonymus europaeus
Cherry tomato, Beefsteak tomato, Medium tomato
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Loamy soils, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
11-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16
A1, A2, A3, 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
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Yellow green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Purple, Red
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate to elliptical
Elliptic, toothed
Plant Season
Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Needs 2-3 times watering per week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove short branches, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
Apply 5-10-5 amounts
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Vine weevils
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, Bees, Butterflies, Mosquitos
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Diarrhea, gastro-intestinal problems, Headache, Itchiness, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
As decorated salad
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic
Antioxidants, Metabolism
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
Cosmetics, Culinary use, For making oil, Repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
EUONYMUS europaeus 'Aldenhamensis'
LYCOPERSICON esculentum var cerasiforme 'Grape'
Common Name
Spindle Tree, Common Spindle, European Spindle
Grape tomato
In Hindi
Spindle Tree
अंगूर टमाटर
In German
Spindelbaum
Traube Tomate
In French
Spindle Arbre
tomate uva
In Spanish
Árbol del husillo
tomate uva
In Greek
ατράκτου Δέντρο
ντομάτα σταφυλιών
In Portuguese
Árvore spindle
tomate uva
In Polish
Wrzeciono Drzewo
pomidorowa z winogro
In Latin
Ligno colos
uva tomatoes
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Celastrales
Solanales
Family
Celastraceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Celastroideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Spindle Tree and Grape Tomato
Season and care of Spindle Tree and Grape Tomato is important to know. While considering everything about Spindle Tree and Grape Tomato Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spindle Tree season is Fall and Grape Tomato season is Fall. The type of soil for Spindle Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Grape Tomato is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Spindle Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Grape Tomato is Neutral.
Spindle Tree and Grape Tomato Physical Information
Spindle Tree and Grape Tomato physical information is very important for comparison. Spindle Tree height is 370.00 cm and width 900.00 cm whereas Grape Tomato height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Spindle Tree and Grape Tomato are as follows:
Spindle Tree flower color: Yellow green
Spindle Tree leaf color: Green
Grape Tomato flower color: Yellow
- Grape Tomato leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Spindle Tree and Grape Tomato
Care of Spindle Tree and Grape Tomato include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spindle Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Grape Tomato pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove short branches and Remove short twigs. In summer Spindle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Grape Tomato needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.