Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Mexico, Central America
Types
Euonymus fortunei, Euonymus alatus, Euonymus europaeus
Cuphea hyssopifolia
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
9-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16
H1, H2, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
White, Pink, Light Pink, Lavender, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Pink, Purple, Red
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Dark Green
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
Oblong to lance-shaped
Plant Season
Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Cuttings, Divison, Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Needs watering once a week, Requires more often in extreme heat
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, Alkaline
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Vine weevils
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Ground Cover
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic
Dysentry, Eye Infection, Indigestion, Organ Stones
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Seeds, Wood
Flowering Tips, Flowers, Leaves, Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Edible yellow dye is obtained, Used as essential oil, Yields a volatile oil that is used in soap making
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
EUONYMUS europaeus 'Aldenhamensis'
CUPHEA hyssopifolia
Common Name
Spindle Tree, Common Spindle, European Spindle
False Heather, Mexican Heather, Hawaiian Heather
In Hindi
Spindle Tree
Mexican Heather
In German
Spindelbaum
Mexican Heather
In French
Spindle Arbre
Mexicaine Heather
In Spanish
Árbol del husillo
Heather mexicana
In Greek
ατράκτου Δέντρο
Μεξικού Heather
In Portuguese
Árvore spindle
Mexican Heather
In Polish
Wrzeciono Drzewo
Mexican Heather
In Latin
Ligno colos
Mexicanus Heather
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Celastrales
Myrtales
Family
Celastraceae
Lythraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Celastroideae
Lythroideae
Season and Care of Spindle Tree and Mexican Heather
Season and care of Spindle Tree and Mexican Heather is important to know. While considering everything about Spindle Tree and Mexican Heather Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spindle Tree season is Fall and Mexican Heather season is Fall. The type of soil for Spindle Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mexican Heather is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Spindle Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mexican Heather is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Spindle Tree and Mexican Heather Physical Information
Spindle Tree and Mexican Heather physical information is very important for comparison. Spindle Tree height is 370.00 cm and width 900.00 cm whereas Mexican Heather height is 20.30 cm and width 30.40 cm. The color specification of Spindle Tree and Mexican Heather are as follows:
Spindle Tree flower color: Yellow green
Spindle Tree leaf color: Green
Mexican Heather flower color: White, Pink, Light Pink, Lavender and Violet
- Mexican Heather leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Spindle Tree and Mexican Heather
Care of Spindle Tree and Mexican Heather include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spindle Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mexican Heather pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer Spindle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mexican Heather needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.