Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Shrub
  
Shrub
  
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
  
United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
  
Types
Euonymus fortunei, Euonymus alatus, Euonymus europaeus
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
  
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
  
6-11
  
AHS Heat Zone
7-1
  
10-6
  
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Thicket/Colonizing
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow green
  
White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Pink, Purple, Red
  
Bronze, Sandy Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Green, Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Red
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate to elliptical
  
Oblanceolate to oval
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Fall
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Late Spring
  
Late Spring, Early Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Wet Site
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
  
Average Water Needs, Needs Very high moisture
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Vine weevils
  
No serious insect or disease problems
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Yes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Birds
  
Butterflies
  
Allergy
Mild Allergen
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Borders
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Hepatic, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic
  
Astringent, Styptic
  
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Seeds, Wood
  
Bark, Flowers, Wood
  
Other Uses
Edible yellow dye is obtained, Used as essential oil, Yields a volatile oil that is used in soap making
  
Used for woodware
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
  
Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
  
Botanical Name
EUONYMUS europaeus 'Aldenhamensis'
  
CYRILLA racemiflora
  
Common Name
Spindle Tree, Common Spindle, European Spindle
  
Leatherwood, Ironwood, Myrtle
  
In Hindi
Spindle Tree
  
Leatherwood
  
In German
Spindelbaum
  
Leather
  
In French
Spindle Arbre
  
Leatherwood
  
In Spanish
Árbol del husillo
  
Leatherwood
  
In Greek
ατράκτου Δέντρο
  
Leatherwood
  
In Portuguese
Árvore spindle
  
Leatherwood
  
In Polish
Wrzeciono Drzewo
  
Leatherwood
  
In Latin
Ligno colos
  
Leatherwood
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Celastrales
  
Ericales
  
Family
Celastraceae
  
Cyrillaceae
  
Genus
Euonymus
  
Cyrilla
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Euonymeae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Celastroideae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Spindle Tree and Leatherwood
Season and care of Spindle Tree and Leatherwood is important to know. While considering everything about Spindle Tree and Leatherwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spindle Tree season is Fall and Leatherwood season is Fall. The type of soil for Spindle Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Leatherwood is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Spindle Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Leatherwood is Acidic, Neutral.
Spindle Tree and Leatherwood Physical Information
Spindle Tree and Leatherwood physical information is very important for comparison. Spindle Tree height is 370.00 cm and width 900.00 cm whereas Leatherwood height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Spindle Tree and Leatherwood are as follows:
Spindle Tree flower color: Yellow green
Spindle Tree leaf color: Green
Leatherwood flower color: White
- Leatherwood leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Spindle Tree and Leatherwood
Care of Spindle Tree and Leatherwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spindle Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Leatherwood pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Spindle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Leatherwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.