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
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Riverbanks, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
4-7
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
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
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate to elliptical
Needle like
Plant Season
Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
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
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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 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
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Asthma, Mouth itching, Red eyes, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Perfumes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife
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
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
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Celastrales
Pinales
Family
Celastraceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
-
Subfamily
Celastroideae
Cupressoideae
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.