Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Southeastern United States, Caribbean, Central America
Types
Euonymus fortunei, Euonymus alatus, Euonymus europaeus
tourist tree, turpentine tree, chaca
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Riverbanks, Sandy stream banks, Tropical rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
10-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16
H1, H2, 13, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Twisted/Contorted
Flower Color
Yellow green
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Purple, Red
Crimson, Copper
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate to elliptical
Compound
Plant Season
Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
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
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies, Deers, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Mild Allergen
allergic reaction, Eye irritation, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
-
Improve skin condition, Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic
Aging, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Headache
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Seeds, Wood
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Edible yellow dye is obtained, Used as essential oil, Yields a volatile oil that is used in soap making
Application in Furniture, Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
EUONYMUS europaeus 'Aldenhamensis'
BURSERA simaruba
Common Name
Spindle Tree, Common Spindle, European Spindle
Gumbo Limbo, Tourist Tree, Turpentine Tree
In Hindi
Spindle Tree
Bursera simaruba
In German
Spindelbaum
Bursera simaruba
In French
Spindle Arbre
Bursera simaruba
In Spanish
Árbol del husillo
Bursera simaruba
In Greek
ατράκτου Δέντρο
Bursera simaruba
In Portuguese
Árvore spindle
Bursera simaruba
In Polish
Wrzeciono Drzewo
Bursera simaruba
In Latin
Ligno colos
Bursera simaruba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Celastrales
Sapindales
Family
Celastraceae
Burseraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Eudicots
Subfamily
Celastroideae
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Season and Care of Spindle Tree and Gumbo Limbo
Season and care of Spindle Tree and Gumbo Limbo is important to know. While considering everything about Spindle Tree and Gumbo Limbo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spindle Tree season is Fall and Gumbo Limbo season is Fall. The type of soil for Spindle Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Gumbo Limbo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Spindle Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Gumbo Limbo is Neutral, Alkaline.
Spindle Tree and Gumbo Limbo Physical Information
Spindle Tree and Gumbo Limbo physical information is very important for comparison. Spindle Tree height is 370.00 cm and width 900.00 cm whereas Gumbo Limbo height is 460.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Spindle Tree and Gumbo Limbo are as follows:
Spindle Tree flower color: Yellow green
Spindle Tree leaf color: Green
Gumbo Limbo flower color: Ivory
- Gumbo Limbo leaf color:
Care of Spindle Tree and Gumbo Limbo
Care of Spindle Tree and Gumbo Limbo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spindle Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Gumbo Limbo 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 Gumbo Limbo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.