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About Spindle Tree and Juniper


About Juniper and Spindle Tree


What is

Life Span
Perennial  
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
20  
99+
170  
40

Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden  
Riverbanks, Sandy areas  

USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7  
4-7  

AHS Heat Zone
7-1  
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 cm  
99+
30.00 cm  
99+

Minimum Width
900.00 cm  
24
180.00 cm  
99+

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  
Green  

Leaf Color in Summer
Green  
Green  

Leaf Color in Fall
Red  
Green  

Leaf Color in Winter
-  
Green  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Lanceolate to elliptical  
Needle like  

Thorns
No  
No  

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  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  

Soil Drainage
Well drained  
Well drained  

Bloom Time
Late Spring  
Fall  

Repeat Bloomer
No  
No  

Tolerances
Drought  
Drought  

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot  
Ground  

How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings  
Seedlings  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
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  
Average Water  

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  
Acidic, 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  
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  
Drought  

Facts

Flowers
Insignificant  
Insignificant  

Flower Petal Number
Single  
Single  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Yes  
No  

Edible Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No  
No  

Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrant Leaf
No  
Yes  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
Yes  

Showy Foliage
Yes  
Yes  

Showy Bark
No  
No  

Foliage Texture
Medium  
Medium  

Foliage Sheen
Glossy  
Matte  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
Yes  
No  

Self-Sowing
Yes  
No  

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
Yes  
Yes  

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
Yes  
Sometimes  

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

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  
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
150  
99+
67  
99+

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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:

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.

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