Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Europe, Asia
Types
Euonymus fortunei, Euonymus alatus, Euonymus europaeus
Brassica oleifer, Brassica napus
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Humid climates, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
4-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16
A1, A2, A3, H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Purple, Red
Brown, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate to elliptical
Oval Cordate
Plant Season
Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Keep the Soil well drained, Needs watering once a week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune back the growing tips, Remove all suckers
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
15-15-15 amounts, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Vine weevils
Aphids, Downy mildew, pink rot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, Beetles, Bugs
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Diarrhea, Nausea, Oral Allergy, sneezing, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Blackheads, Blood purifying, Perfumes
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic
Cholesterol Free, Curing mumps and measles, Digestion problems, Diuretic, Palpitation, Piles
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Seeds, Wood
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Edible yellow dye is obtained, Used as essential oil, Yields a volatile oil that is used in soap making
Making Sweet Scented Oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
EUONYMUS europaeus 'Aldenhamensis'
BRASSICA rapa ssp. nipposinica
Common Name
Spindle Tree, Common Spindle, European Spindle
Kabuna, Mizuna, Spinach Mustard, Tendergreen
In Hindi
Spindle Tree
Mizuna
In German
Spindelbaum
Mizuna
In French
Spindle Arbre
Mizuna
In Spanish
Árbol del husillo
Mizuna
In Greek
ατράκτου Δέντρο
Mizuna
In Portuguese
Árvore spindle
Mizuna
In Polish
Wrzeciono Drzewo
Mizuna
In Latin
Ligno colos
Mizuna
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Celastrales
Capparales
Family
Celastraceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Celastroideae
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Season and Care of Spindle Tree and Mizuna
Season and care of Spindle Tree and Mizuna is important to know. While considering everything about Spindle Tree and Mizuna Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spindle Tree season is Fall and Mizuna season is Fall. The type of soil for Spindle Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mizuna is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Spindle Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mizuna is Neutral.
Spindle Tree and Mizuna Physical Information
Spindle Tree and Mizuna physical information is very important for comparison. Spindle Tree height is 370.00 cm and width 900.00 cm whereas Mizuna height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Spindle Tree and Mizuna are as follows:
Spindle Tree flower color: Yellow green
Spindle Tree leaf color: Green
Mizuna flower color: Yellow
- Mizuna leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Spindle Tree and Mizuna
Care of Spindle Tree and Mizuna include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spindle Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mizuna pruning is done Prune back the growing tips and Remove all suckers. In summer Spindle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mizuna needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.