Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Central Asia, Eastern Asia, China
Types
Euonymus fortunei, Euonymus alatus, Euonymus europaeus
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
4-8
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, Indigo, Dark Blue, Violet, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Purple, Red
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate to elliptical
Oblovate
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
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
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
EUONYMUS europaeus 'Aldenhamensis'
GERANIUM pratense 'Victor Reiter Junior'
Common Name
Spindle Tree, Common Spindle, European Spindle
Meadow Cranesbill, Victor Reiter Junior Cranesbill
In Hindi
Spindle Tree
Hydrangea
In German
Spindelbaum
Hortensie
In French
Spindle Arbre
Hortensia
In Spanish
Árbol del husillo
Hortensia
In Greek
ατράκτου Δέντρο
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Árvore spindle
Hortênsia
In Polish
Wrzeciono Drzewo
Hortensja
In Latin
Ligno colos
Hibiscus
Family
Celastraceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Celastroideae
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Season and Care of Spindle Tree and Meadow Cranesbill
Season and care of Spindle Tree and Meadow Cranesbill is important to know. While considering everything about Spindle Tree and Meadow Cranesbill Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spindle Tree season is Fall and Meadow Cranesbill season is Fall. The type of soil for Spindle Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Meadow Cranesbill is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Spindle Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Meadow Cranesbill is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Spindle Tree and Meadow Cranesbill Physical Information
Spindle Tree and Meadow Cranesbill physical information is very important for comparison. Spindle Tree height is 370.00 cm and width 900.00 cm whereas Meadow Cranesbill height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Spindle Tree and Meadow Cranesbill are as follows:
Spindle Tree flower color: Yellow green
Spindle Tree leaf color: Green
Meadow Cranesbill flower color: White, Indigo, Dark Blue, Violet and Blue Violet
- Meadow Cranesbill leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Spindle Tree and Meadow Cranesbill
Care of Spindle Tree and Meadow Cranesbill include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spindle Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Meadow Cranesbill 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 Meadow Cranesbill needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.