Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Southeastern Asia, China
Types
Euonymus fortunei, Euonymus alatus, Euonymus europaeus
Brewster, Mauritius, Hak ip
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
10-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Purple, Red
Red, Magenta
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Red, Dark Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate to elliptical
Long Linear
Plant Season
Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Twice a week
In Winter
Average Water
Regular watering required
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after harvesting, Prune lower leaves, Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize after blooming period
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Vine weevils
Aphids, fungus, Leaf curl
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
-
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic
anti-allergy, Bone strength, Digestive disorders, Heart problems
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
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
EUONYMUS europaeus 'Aldenhamensis'
LITCHI chinensis
Common Name
Spindle Tree, Common Spindle, European Spindle
Litchee, Litchi, Lychee
In Hindi
Spindle Tree
लीची
In German
Spindelbaum
Lychee
In French
Spindle Arbre
Lychee
In Spanish
Árbol del husillo
Lychee
In Greek
ατράκτου Δέντρο
λίτσι
In Portuguese
Árvore spindle
lichia
In Polish
Wrzeciono Drzewo
Lychee
In Latin
Ligno colos
Lychee
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Celastrales
Sapindales
Family
Celastraceae
Sapindaceae
Genus
Euonymus
Litchi Sonn
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Celastroideae
Sapindoideae
Season and Care of Spindle Tree and Lychee
Season and care of Spindle Tree and Lychee is important to know. While considering everything about Spindle Tree and Lychee Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spindle Tree season is Fall and Lychee season is Fall. The type of soil for Spindle Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lychee is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Spindle Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lychee is Acidic, Neutral.
Spindle Tree and Lychee Physical Information
Spindle Tree and Lychee physical information is very important for comparison. Spindle Tree height is 370.00 cm and width 900.00 cm whereas Lychee height is 910.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Spindle Tree and Lychee are as follows:
Spindle Tree flower color: Yellow green
Spindle Tree leaf color: Green
Lychee flower color: Light Yellow and Yellow green
- Lychee leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Copper
Care of Spindle Tree and Lychee
Care of Spindle Tree and Lychee include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spindle Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lychee pruning is done Prune after harvesting, Prune lower leaves and Prune to control growth. In summer Spindle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lychee needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Regular watering required.