Spindle Tree

Himalayan Birch

About Spindle Tree and Himalayan Birch

Spindle Tree

Himalayan Birch

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Shrub

Tree

Origin

Europe, Western Asia

India, Nepal, China

Types

Euonymus fortunei, Euonymus alatus, Euonymus europaeus

Betula utilis

Number of Varieties

202

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Habitat

Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden

Mountains

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-75-7

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AHS Heat Zone

7-1

7-5

Sunset Zone

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16

3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17

Habit

Upright/Erect

Pyramidal

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

370.00 cm1,220.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

900.00 cm760.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow green

Tan, Brown

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Pink, Purple, Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Yellow green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Red

Yellow

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Lanceolate to elliptical

Cordiform

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Late Spring

Early Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Cuttings, Seedlings

Grafting, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water

Requires watering in the growing season

In Summer

Lots of watering

Average Water

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

organic fertlizers

Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, slow-release fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Powdery mildew, Vine weevils

Honey fungus, Leaves with brown tip, Phytophthora Root Rot, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Allergy

Mild Allergen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Weightloss

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Alterative, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic

anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative

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

Used in construction, Wood is used in construction

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Hedges, Screening, Wind Break

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

EUONYMUS europaeus 'Aldenhamensis'

BETULA utilis

Common Name

Spindle Tree, Common Spindle, European Spindle

Himalayan Birch

In Hindi

Spindle Tree

हिमालय सन्टी

In German

Spindelbaum

Himalaya-Birke

In French

Spindle Arbre

bouleau de l'Himalaya

In Spanish

Árbol del husillo

abedul del Himalaya

In Greek

ατράκτου Δέντρο

Himalayan σημύδας

In Portuguese

Árvore spindle

bétula Himalaia

In Polish

Wrzeciono Drzewo

Himalayan brzoza

In Latin

Ligno colos

Birch Himalayan

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Celastrales

Fagales

Family

Celastraceae

Betulaceae

Genus

Euonymus

Betula

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Euonymeae

Subfamily

Celastroideae

Number of Species

15030

1 27800

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Properties of Spindle Tree and Himalayan Birch

Wondering what are the properties of Spindle Tree and Himalayan Birch? We provide you with everything About Spindle Tree and Himalayan Birch. Spindle Tree doesn't have thorns and Himalayan Birch doesn't have thorns. Also Spindle Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Spindle Tree has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen and Himalayan Birch has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Spindle Tree and Himalayan Birch and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Spindle Tree and Himalayan Birch

Season and care of Spindle Tree and Himalayan Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Spindle Tree and Himalayan Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spindle Tree season is Fall and Himalayan Birch season is Fall. The type of soil for Spindle Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Spindle Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral.

Spindle Tree and Himalayan Birch Physical Information

Spindle Tree and Himalayan Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Spindle Tree height is 370.00 cm and width 900.00 cm whereas Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Spindle Tree and Himalayan Birch are as follows:

Spindle Tree flower color: Yellow green
Spindle Tree leaf color: Green
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green

Care of Spindle Tree and Himalayan Birch

Care of Spindle Tree and Himalayan Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spindle Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Himalayan Birch 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 Himalayan Birch needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.