Spindle Tree

Juniper

About Spindle Tree and Juniper

Spindle Tree

Juniper

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Shrub

Needled or Scaled Evergreen

Origin

Europe, Western Asia

Southern Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia

Types

Euonymus fortunei, Euonymus alatus, Euonymus europaeus

Ryukyu Juniper,Gamboa Juniper

Number of Varieties

20170

0 40000

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Habitat

Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden

Riverbanks, Sandy areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-74-7

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

7-1

Sunset Zone

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

A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Spreading

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

370.00 cm30.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

900.00 cm180.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow green

Blue, Purple

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Pink, Purple, Red

Blue Violet, Purple

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Red

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Lanceolate to elliptical

Needle like

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring

Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Cuttings, Seedlings

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water

Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs less watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

Moderate

In Spring

Moderate

Alternate Days

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches

Fertilizers

organic fertlizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Powdery mildew, Vine weevils

Red blotch, Rust

Plant Tolerance

Drought

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

✔ ✘

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

Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Allergy

Mild Allergen

Asthma, Mouth itching, Red eyes, wheezing

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beautification, Ground Cover

Beauty Benefits

Acne, Perfumes

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Alterative, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic

Antioxidants, Diuretic, Gout, Laxative

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Seeds, Wood

Fruits

Other Uses

Edible yellow dye is obtained, Used as essential oil, Yields a volatile oil that is used in soap making

Application in Furniture, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Hedges, Screening, Wind Break

Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

EUONYMUS europaeus 'Aldenhamensis'

JUNIPERUS sabina 'Arcadia'

Common Name

Spindle Tree, Common Spindle, European Spindle

Greek Juniper

In Hindi

Spindle Tree

Aaraar

In German

Spindelbaum

Wacholder

In French

Spindle Arbre

Genévrier

In Spanish

Árbol del husillo

Juniperus

In Greek

ατράκτου Δέντρο

Greek Juniper

In Portuguese

Árvore spindle

Jałowiec

In Polish

Wrzeciono Drzewo

Juniperus

In Latin

Ligno colos

Juniperus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Coniferophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Pinopsida

Order

Celastrales

Pinales

Family

Celastraceae

Cupressaceae

Genus

Euonymus

Juniperus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Euonymeae

Subfamily

Celastroideae

Cupressoideae

Number of Species

15067

1 27800

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Properties of Spindle Tree and Juniper

Wondering what are the properties of Spindle Tree and Juniper? We provide you with everything About Spindle Tree and Juniper. Spindle Tree doesn't have thorns and Juniper doesn't have thorns. Also Spindle Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Spindle Tree has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen and Juniper 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 Juniper and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Spindle Tree and Juniper

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

Spindle Tree and Juniper Physical Information

Spindle Tree and Juniper physical information is very important for comparison. Spindle Tree height is 370.00 cm and width 900.00 cm whereas Juniper height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Spindle Tree and Juniper are as follows:

Spindle Tree flower color: Yellow green
Spindle Tree leaf color: Green
Juniper flower color: Blue and Purple
Juniper leaf color: Green

Care of Spindle Tree and Juniper

Care of Spindle Tree and Juniper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spindle Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Juniper pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, 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 Juniper needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.