Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
California
Types
Euonymus fortunei, Euonymus alatus, Euonymus europaeus
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Chaparral, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
7-10
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow green
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Purple, Red
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate to elliptical
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
prune nearly to the ground in late fall
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Vine weevils
Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Mild Allergen
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Hepatic, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Seeds, Wood
Flower Stalk
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
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
EUONYMUS europaeus 'Aldenhamensis'
ROMNEYA coulteri
Common Name
Spindle Tree, Common Spindle, European Spindle
Matilija Poppy
In Hindi
Spindle Tree
Matilija Poppy
In German
Spindelbaum
Matilija Poppy
In French
Spindle Arbre
Matilija Poppy
In Spanish
Árbol del husillo
Matilija amapola
In Greek
ατράκτου Δέντρο
Matilija παπαρούνας
In Portuguese
Árvore spindle
Matilija Poppy
In Polish
Wrzeciono Drzewo
Matilija Poppy
In Latin
Ligno colos
Matilija Poppy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Celastrales
Papaverales
Family
Celastraceae
Papaveraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Euonymeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Celastroideae
Papaveroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Spindle Tree and Matilija Poppy
Season and care of Spindle Tree and Matilija Poppy is important to know. While considering everything about Spindle Tree and Matilija Poppy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spindle Tree season is Fall and Matilija Poppy season is Fall. The type of soil for Spindle Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Spindle Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline.
Spindle Tree and Matilija Poppy Physical Information
Spindle Tree and Matilija Poppy physical information is very important for comparison. Spindle Tree height is 370.00 cm and width 900.00 cm whereas Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Spindle Tree and Matilija Poppy are as follows:
Spindle Tree flower color: Yellow green
Spindle Tree leaf color: Green
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
- Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Spindle Tree and Matilija Poppy
Care of Spindle Tree and Matilija Poppy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spindle Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall. In summer Spindle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Matilija Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.