Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
Types
Euonymus fortunei, Euonymus alatus, Euonymus europaeus
Aesculus glabra
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Forest edges, Forest margins, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
3-7
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16
3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Purple, Red
Tan, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red
Orange, Tan
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate to elliptical
Compound
Plant Season
Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Late Spring
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
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Clay, 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
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic
Asthma, Cough, Intestinal irritations, Rheumatism
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
Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
EUONYMUS europaeus 'Aldenhamensis'
AESCULUS glabra
Common Name
Spindle Tree, Common Spindle, European Spindle
Ohio Buckeye
In Hindi
Spindle Tree
ओहियो बकेये
In German
Spindelbaum
Ohio buckeye
In French
Spindle Arbre
marronnier de l'Ohio
In Spanish
Árbol del husillo
Ohio castaño de indias
In Greek
ατράκτου Δέντρο
Οχάιο Buckeye
In Portuguese
Árvore spindle
Ohio Buckeye
In Polish
Wrzeciono Drzewo
Ohio kasztan
In Latin
Ligno colos
Ohio buckeye
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Celastrales
Sapindales
Family
Celastraceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Celastroideae
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Spindle Tree and Ohio Buckeye
Season and care of Spindle Tree and Ohio Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Spindle Tree and Ohio Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spindle Tree season is Fall and Ohio Buckeye season is Fall. The type of soil for Spindle Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ohio Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Spindle Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ohio Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Spindle Tree and Ohio Buckeye Physical Information
Spindle Tree and Ohio Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Spindle Tree height is 370.00 cm and width 900.00 cm whereas Ohio Buckeye height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Spindle Tree and Ohio Buckeye are as follows:
Spindle Tree flower color: Yellow green
Spindle Tree leaf color: Green
Ohio Buckeye flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green and Ivory
- Ohio Buckeye leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Spindle Tree and Ohio Buckeye
Care of Spindle Tree and Ohio Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spindle Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ohio Buckeye 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 Ohio Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.