Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants, Vegetable
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Argentina, Brazil, Central America, Chile, Mexico, South America
Types
Euonymus fortunei, Euonymus alatus, Euonymus europaeus
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Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
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USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
8-10
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16
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Flower Color
Yellow green
Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
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Fruit Color
Pink, Purple, Red
Pink, Red, White
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate to elliptical
Trumpet
Plant Season
Fall
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Indeterminate, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Does not require lot of 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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Vine weevils
Mosaic viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic
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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
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Foundation
Botanical Name
EUONYMUS europaeus 'Aldenhamensis'
TROPAEOLUM tuberosum
Common Name
Spindle Tree, Common Spindle, European Spindle
Anu, Tuberous Nasturtium
In Hindi
Spindle Tree
Tuberous Nasturtium
In German
Spindelbaum
Tuberöse Kapuzinerkresse
In French
Spindle Arbre
Capucine tubéreuse
In Spanish
Árbol del husillo
tuberosa capuchina
In Greek
ατράκτου Δέντρο
Οζώδης Νεροκάρδαμο
In Portuguese
Árvore spindle
tuberosa chagas
In Polish
Wrzeciono Drzewo
bulwiaste Nasturcja
In Latin
Ligno colos
Morbus nasturtium
Order
Celastrales
Brassicales
Family
Celastraceae
Tropaeolaceae
Genus
Euonymus
Tropaeolum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Celastroideae
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Season and Care of Spindle Tree and Mashua
Season and care of Spindle Tree and Mashua is important to know. While considering everything about Spindle Tree and Mashua Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spindle Tree season is Fall and Mashua season is Fall. The type of soil for Spindle Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mashua is Loam while the PH of soil for Spindle Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mashua is Acidic, Neutral.
Spindle Tree and Mashua Physical Information
Spindle Tree and Mashua physical information is very important for comparison. Spindle Tree height is 370.00 cm and width 900.00 cm whereas Mashua height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Spindle Tree and Mashua are as follows:
Spindle Tree flower color: Yellow green
Spindle Tree leaf color: Green
Mashua flower color: Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose and Yellow
- Mashua leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Spindle Tree and Mashua
Care of Spindle Tree and Mashua include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spindle Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mashua pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Spindle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mashua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.