Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Eastern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia, Australia
Types
Euonymus fortunei, Euonymus alatus, Euonymus europaeus
Mareer, Manjak
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
10-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16
H1, H2
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
White, Yellow, Gold, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Purple, Red
Light Green, Chocolate
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
Oval
Plant Season
Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Vine weevils
Root rot, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought and Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Dizziness, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Making cosmetics, used as a dye
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic
Acne, Aging, Hair Loss
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Seeds, Wood
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Edible yellow dye is obtained, Used as essential oil, Yields a volatile oil that is used in soap making
Making Shampoo, Showy Purposes, Used as Biofuel, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Edible, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
EUONYMUS europaeus 'Aldenhamensis'
CORDIA subcordata
Common Name
Spindle Tree, Common Spindle, European Spindle
Beach Cordia, Island Walnut, Kou, Sea Trumpet
In Hindi
Spindle Tree
Cordia subcordata
In German
Spindelbaum
Cordia subcordata
In French
Spindle Arbre
Cordia subcordata
In Spanish
Árbol del husillo
Cordia subcordata
In Greek
ατράκτου Δέντρο
Cordia subcordata
In Portuguese
Árvore spindle
Cordia subcordata
In Polish
Wrzeciono Drzewo
Cordia subcordata
In Latin
Ligno colos
Cordia subcordata
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Celastrales
Lamiales
Family
Celastraceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Celastroideae
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Season and Care of Spindle Tree and Kou
Season and care of Spindle Tree and Kou is important to know. While considering everything about Spindle Tree and Kou Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spindle Tree season is Fall and Kou season is Fall. The type of soil for Spindle Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Kou is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Spindle Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kou is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Spindle Tree and Kou Physical Information
Spindle Tree and Kou physical information is very important for comparison. Spindle Tree height is 370.00 cm and width 900.00 cm whereas Kou height is 760.00 cm and width 670.00 cm. The color specification of Spindle Tree and Kou are as follows:
Spindle Tree flower color: Yellow green
Spindle Tree leaf color: Green
Kou flower color: White, Yellow, Gold and Orange Red
- Kou leaf color: Green
Care of Spindle Tree and Kou
Care of Spindle Tree and Kou include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spindle Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Kou pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Remove damaged leaves. In summer Spindle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kou needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.