Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Southeastern Asia, India, China
Types
Euonymus fortunei, Euonymus alatus, Euonymus europaeus
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Farms, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
9-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
White, Red, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Purple, Red
Orange
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
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate to elliptical
Ovate
Plant Season
Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full 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
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
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
Do not water frequently, Requires watering in the growing season, Water every two or three days during warmer months
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
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
Bacterial fruit blotch, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Mild Allergen
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Hepatic, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Seeds, Wood
Fruits
Other Uses
Edible yellow dye is obtained, Used as essential oil, Yields a volatile oil that is used in soap making
Cosmetics, Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
EUONYMUS europaeus 'Aldenhamensis'
CITRUS sinensis 'Washington'
Common Name
Spindle Tree, Common Spindle, European Spindle
Navel Orange, Washington Navel Orange
In Hindi
Spindle Tree
संतरा
In German
Spindelbaum
Navel Orange
In French
Spindle Arbre
Navel Orange
In Spanish
Árbol del husillo
Naranja de ombligo o «navel»
In Greek
ατράκτου Δέντρο
Navel Orange
In Portuguese
Árvore spindle
Navel Orange
In Polish
Wrzeciono Drzewo
Pomarańcza
In Latin
Ligno colos
Apelsīns
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Celastrales
Sapindales
Family
Celastraceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Celastroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Spindle Tree and Navel Orange
Season and care of Spindle Tree and Navel Orange is important to know. While considering everything about Spindle Tree and Navel Orange Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spindle Tree season is Fall and Navel Orange season is Fall. The type of soil for Spindle Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Navel Orange is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Spindle Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Navel Orange is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Spindle Tree and Navel Orange Physical Information
Spindle Tree and Navel Orange physical information is very important for comparison. Spindle Tree height is 370.00 cm and width 900.00 cm whereas Navel Orange height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Spindle Tree and Navel Orange are as follows:
Spindle Tree flower color: Yellow green
Spindle Tree leaf color: Green
Navel Orange flower color: White, Red and Purple
- Navel Orange leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Spindle Tree and Navel Orange
Care of Spindle Tree and Navel Orange include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spindle Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Navel Orange 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 Navel Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.