Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Caribbean
Types
Euonymus fortunei, Euonymus alatus, Euonymus europaeus
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
10-12
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Purple, Red
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate to elliptical
feather-shaped
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full 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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Vine weevils
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Mild Allergen
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Seeds, Wood
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Edible yellow dye is obtained, Used as essential oil, Yields a volatile oil that is used in soap making
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
EUONYMUS europaeus 'Aldenhamensis'
JACARANDA caerulea
Common Name
Spindle Tree, Common Spindle, European Spindle
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
In Hindi
Spindle Tree
Neeli Gulmohur
In German
Spindelbaum
Palisanderholzbaum
In French
Spindle Arbre
Flamboyant bleu
In Spanish
Árbol del husillo
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Greek
ατράκτου Δέντρο
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Portuguese
Árvore spindle
Jacarandá-mimoso
In Polish
Wrzeciono Drzewo
Jakaranda mimozolistna
In Latin
Ligno colos
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Celastrales
Scrophulariales
Family
Celastraceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Asterids
Subfamily
Celastroideae
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Season and Care of Spindle Tree and Jacaranda
Season and care of Spindle Tree and Jacaranda is important to know. While considering everything about Spindle Tree and Jacaranda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spindle Tree season is Fall and Jacaranda season is Fall. The type of soil for Spindle Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Spindle Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline.
Spindle Tree and Jacaranda Physical Information
Spindle Tree and Jacaranda physical information is very important for comparison. Spindle Tree height is 370.00 cm and width 900.00 cm whereas Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Spindle Tree and Jacaranda are as follows:
Spindle Tree flower color: Yellow green
Spindle Tree leaf color: Green
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Spindle Tree and Jacaranda
Care of Spindle Tree and Jacaranda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spindle Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Spindle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jacaranda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.