Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
Euonymus fortunei, Euonymus alatus, Euonymus europaeus
Malus domestica 'Liberty'
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
4-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Purple, Red
Yellow, Red, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate to elliptical
Ovate
Plant Season
Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Layering
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Vine weevils
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ornamental use, Used in parkland
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic
Cancer, Fiber, Iron, Manganese, Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin A, Vitamin B, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Seeds, Wood
Fruits, Wood
Other Uses
Edible yellow dye is obtained, Used as essential oil, Yields a volatile oil that is used in soap making
Economic Purpose, Used as a general tonic
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
EUONYMUS europaeus 'Aldenhamensis'
MALUS domestica 'Liberty'
Common Name
Spindle Tree, Common Spindle, European Spindle
Apple, Dessert Apple, Eating Apple, Liberty Apple
In Hindi
Spindle Tree
सेब
In German
Spindelbaum
Liberty Apple
In French
Spindle Arbre
Liberty (pomme)
In Spanish
Árbol del husillo
manzana libertad
In Greek
ατράκτου Δέντρο
Liberty Apple
In Portuguese
Árvore spindle
maçã liberdade
In Polish
Wrzeciono Drzewo
Liberty Apple
In Latin
Ligno colos
Liberty Apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Celastrales
Rosales
Family
Celastraceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Celastroideae
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Season and Care of Spindle Tree and Liberty Apple
Season and care of Spindle Tree and Liberty Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Spindle Tree and Liberty Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spindle Tree season is Fall and Liberty Apple season is Fall. The type of soil for Spindle Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Liberty Apple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Spindle Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Liberty Apple is Acidic, Neutral.
Spindle Tree and Liberty Apple Physical Information
Spindle Tree and Liberty Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Spindle Tree height is 370.00 cm and width 900.00 cm whereas Liberty Apple height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Spindle Tree and Liberty Apple are as follows:
Spindle Tree flower color: Yellow green
Spindle Tree leaf color: Green
Liberty Apple flower color: White and Pink
- Liberty Apple leaf color: Green
Care of Spindle Tree and Liberty Apple
Care of Spindle Tree and Liberty Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spindle Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Liberty Apple 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 Liberty Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.