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About Spindle Tree and Himalayan Birch


About Himalayan Birch and Spindle Tree


What is

Life Span
Perennial  
Perennial  

Type
Shrub  
Tree  

Origin
Europe, Western Asia  
India, Nepal, China  

Types
Euonymus fortunei, Euonymus alatus, Euonymus europaeus  
Betula utilis  

Number of Varieties
20  
99+
2  

Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden  
Mountains  

USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7  
5-7  

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 cm  
99+
1,220.00 cm  
33

Minimum Width
900.00 cm  
24
760.00 cm  
29

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
No  
No  

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
No  
No  

Tolerances
Drought  
-  

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot  
Ground  

How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings  
Grafting, Stem Cutting  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
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  
Moderate  

In Winter
Average Water  
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  
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  
Insignificant  

Flower Petal Number
Single  
-  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Yes  
No  

Edible Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No  
No  

Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrant Leaf
No  
No  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
No  

Showy Foliage
Yes  
No  

Showy Bark
No  
Yes  

Foliage Texture
Medium  
Medium  

Foliage Sheen
Glossy  
Matte  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
Yes  
No  

Self-Sowing
Yes  
No  

Attracts
Birds  
-  

Allergy
Mild Allergen  
-  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes  
-  

Beauty Benefits
-  
Weightloss  

Edible Uses
Yes  
No  

Environmental Uses
Air purification  
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
Yes  
No  

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

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  
Plantae  

Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Tracheophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Order
Celastrales  
Fagales  

Family
Celastraceae  
Betulaceae  

Genus
Euonymus  
Betula  

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  

Tribe
Euonymeae  
-  

Subfamily
Celastroideae  
-  

Number of Species
150  
99+
30  

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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:

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.

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