Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Euonymus fortunei, Euonymus alatus, Euonymus europaeus
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Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
-9999
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16
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Habit
Upright/Erect
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Yellow green
Hot Pink, Fuchsia, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Purple, Red
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red
Green, Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate to elliptical
Lobed
Plant Season
Fall
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Divison, From Rhizomes, Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Water occasionally
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, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Dry
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Dry
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
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Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Vine weevils
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Plant Tolerance
Drought
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Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, pollinators
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Anti-inflammatory, Antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Flavonoids
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
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Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic
Antirheumatic, Diaphoretic, Febrifuge, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Seeds, Wood
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Edible yellow dye is obtained, Used as essential oil, Yields a volatile oil that is used in soap making
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Edible
Botanical Name
EUONYMUS europaeus 'Aldenhamensis'
LAMIUM amplexicaule
Common Name
Spindle Tree, Common Spindle, European Spindle
Henbit, Henbit Deadnettle
In Hindi
Spindle Tree
henbit deadnettle
In German
Spindelbaum
henbit deadnettle
In French
Spindle Arbre
henbit deadnettle
In Spanish
Árbol del husillo
deadnettle henbit
In Greek
ατράκτου Δέντρο
αυλακόχορτου deadnettle
In Portuguese
Árvore spindle
henbit deadnettle
In Polish
Wrzeciono Drzewo
Henbit jasnota
In Latin
Ligno colos
henbit deadnettle
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Celastrales
Lamiales
Family
Celastraceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Celastroideae
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Season and Care of Spindle Tree and Henbit Deadnettle
Season and care of Spindle Tree and Henbit Deadnettle is important to know. While considering everything about Spindle Tree and Henbit Deadnettle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spindle Tree season is Fall and Henbit Deadnettle season is Fall. The type of soil for Spindle Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Henbit Deadnettle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Spindle Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Henbit Deadnettle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Spindle Tree and Henbit Deadnettle Physical Information
Spindle Tree and Henbit Deadnettle physical information is very important for comparison. Spindle Tree height is 370.00 cm and width 900.00 cm whereas Henbit Deadnettle height is 7.60 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Spindle Tree and Henbit Deadnettle are as follows:
Spindle Tree flower color: Yellow green
Spindle Tree leaf color: Green
Henbit Deadnettle flower color: Hot Pink, Fuchsia and Violet
- Henbit Deadnettle leaf color: Green, Purple and Gray Green
Care of Spindle Tree and Henbit Deadnettle
Care of Spindle Tree and Henbit Deadnettle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spindle Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Henbit Deadnettle 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 Henbit Deadnettle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.