Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
India, Nepal, China
Types
Euonymus fortunei, Euonymus alatus, Euonymus europaeus
Betula utilis
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
5-7
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
Flower Color
Yellow green
Tan, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Purple, Red
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red
Yellow
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate to elliptical
Cordiform
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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
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
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
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
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
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
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Celastrales
Fagales
Family
Celastraceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Celastroideae
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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.