Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Europe, Southern Europe
Types
Euonymus fortunei, Euonymus alatus, Euonymus europaeus
Pinus mugo, Swiss Mountain Pine
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Mountains, open Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
2-7
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Purple, Red
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
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
Needle like
Plant Season
Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
occasional watering once established
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
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
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic
Antiasthamatic, Cardiotonic, Expectorant
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Seeds, Wood
-
Other Uses
Edible yellow dye is obtained, Used as essential oil, Yields a volatile oil that is used in soap making
Shelterbelt, Used as firewood, Used for making green dye
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Alpine, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
EUONYMUS europaeus 'Aldenhamensis'
PINUS mugo
Common Name
Spindle Tree, Common Spindle, European Spindle
Dwarf Mountain Pine, Mugo pine, Mountain Pine
In Hindi
Spindle Tree
Mugo Pine
In German
Spindelbaum
Bergkiefer
In French
Spindle Arbre
Pinus mugo
In Spanish
Árbol del husillo
Pinus mugo
In Greek
ατράκτου Δέντρο
Mugo Pine
In Portuguese
Árvore spindle
Pinus mugo
In Polish
Wrzeciono Drzewo
Kosodrzewina
In Latin
Ligno colos
Mugo Pine
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Celastrales
Pinales
Family
Celastraceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
-
Subfamily
Celastroideae
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Season and Care of Spindle Tree and Mugo Pine
Season and care of Spindle Tree and Mugo Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Spindle Tree and Mugo Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spindle Tree season is Fall and Mugo Pine season is Fall. The type of soil for Spindle Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mugo Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Spindle Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mugo Pine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Spindle Tree and Mugo Pine Physical Information
Spindle Tree and Mugo Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Spindle Tree height is 370.00 cm and width 900.00 cm whereas Mugo Pine height is 120.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Spindle Tree and Mugo Pine are as follows:
Spindle Tree flower color: Yellow green
Spindle Tree leaf color: Green
Mugo Pine flower color: Yellow
- Mugo Pine leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Spindle Tree and Mugo Pine
Care of Spindle Tree and Mugo Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spindle Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mugo Pine 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 Mugo Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.