Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Types
Euonymus fortunei, Euonymus alatus, Euonymus europaeus
Leucojum aestivum
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Damp shady woods, Hedgebanks, Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
-9999
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Purple, Red
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate to elliptical
Strap shaped
Plant Season
Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Summer, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Light Frost, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Seperation
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Needs less watering
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
Bulb fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Vine weevils
Narcissus Bulb Fly, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Light Frost, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Ants, Bees, pollinators
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic
Alzheimer’s Disease
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Seeds, Wood
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Edible yellow dye is obtained, Used as essential oil, Yields a volatile oil that is used in soap making
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
EUONYMUS europaeus 'Aldenhamensis'
Leucojum aestivum
Common Name
Spindle Tree, Common Spindle, European Spindle
Leucojum, summer snowflake
In Hindi
Spindle Tree
Leucojum
In German
Spindelbaum
Leucojum
In French
Spindle Arbre
Leucojum
In Spanish
Árbol del husillo
Leucojum
In Greek
ατράκτου Δέντρο
Leucojum
In Portuguese
Árvore spindle
Leucojum
In Polish
Wrzeciono Drzewo
Leucojum
In Latin
Ligno colos
Leucojum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Celastrales
Liliales
Family
Celastraceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Celastroideae
Amaryllidoideae
Season and Care of Spindle Tree and Leucojum
Season and care of Spindle Tree and Leucojum is important to know. While considering everything about Spindle Tree and Leucojum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spindle Tree season is Fall and Leucojum season is Fall. The type of soil for Spindle Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Leucojum is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Spindle Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Leucojum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Spindle Tree and Leucojum Physical Information
Spindle Tree and Leucojum physical information is very important for comparison. Spindle Tree height is 370.00 cm and width 900.00 cm whereas Leucojum height is 7.60 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Spindle Tree and Leucojum are as follows:
Spindle Tree flower color: Yellow green
Spindle Tree leaf color: Green
Leucojum flower color: White and Light Pink
- Leucojum leaf color: Green
Care of Spindle Tree and Leucojum
Care of Spindle Tree and Leucojum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spindle Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Leucojum 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 Leucojum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.