Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Europe, Asia
Types
Euonymus fortunei, Euonymus alatus, Euonymus europaeus
Blue Oat grass
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Cropland, gardens, Grassland, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
4-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
Brown
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Purple, Red
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Tan, Brown
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate to elliptical
Grass like
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Summer
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
Does not require lot of watering, Water occasionally
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Asthma, Itchy eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic
Arthritis, Headache, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Seeds, Wood
Whole plant
Other Uses
Edible yellow dye is obtained, Used as essential oil, Yields a volatile oil that is used in soap making
Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Bedding Plant, Feature Plant, Groundcover
Botanical Name
EUONYMUS europaeus 'Aldenhamensis'
ARRHENATHERUM
Common Name
Spindle Tree, Common Spindle, European Spindle
Oatgrass
In Hindi
Spindle Tree
जई घास
In German
Spindelbaum
Ährengras
In French
Spindle Arbre
Folle avoine
In Spanish
Árbol del husillo
oat Grass
In Greek
ατράκτου Δέντρο
βρώμη Grass
In Portuguese
Árvore spindle
aveia-
In Polish
Wrzeciono Drzewo
Owies trawa
In Latin
Ligno colos
oat Grass
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Celastraceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Celastroideae
Danthonioideae
Season and Care of Spindle Tree and Oatgrass
Season and care of Spindle Tree and Oatgrass is important to know. While considering everything about Spindle Tree and Oatgrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spindle Tree season is Fall and Oatgrass season is Fall. The type of soil for Spindle Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Oatgrass is Loam while the PH of soil for Spindle Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Oatgrass is Acidic, Neutral.
Spindle Tree and Oatgrass Physical Information
Spindle Tree and Oatgrass physical information is very important for comparison. Spindle Tree height is 370.00 cm and width 900.00 cm whereas Oatgrass height is 20.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Spindle Tree and Oatgrass are as follows:
Spindle Tree flower color: Yellow green
Spindle Tree leaf color: Green
Oatgrass flower color: Brown
- Oatgrass leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Spindle Tree and Oatgrass
Care of Spindle Tree and Oatgrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spindle Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Oatgrass 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 Oatgrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.