Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
Euonymus fortunei, Euonymus alatus, Euonymus europaeus
Victoria Rhubarb
Colorado Red Rhubarb
Turkish Rhubarb
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
gardens, Grassland, Humid climates, Tropical regions, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
5-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Pink, Purple, Red
Burgundy
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Fall
Red
Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
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
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
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
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
Whole plant
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 Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
EUONYMUS europaeus 'Aldenhamensis'
RHEUM 'Ace of Hearts'
Common Name
Spindle Tree, Common Spindle, European Spindle
Ace of Hearts Ornamental Rhubarb, Ornamental Rhubarb
In Hindi
Spindle Tree
सजावटी प्रकार का फल
In German
Spindelbaum
Ornamental Rhabarber
In French
Spindle Arbre
rhubarbe ornementale
In Spanish
Árbol del husillo
Ornamental de ruibarbo
In Greek
ατράκτου Δέντρο
καλλωπιστικά Ραβέντι
In Portuguese
Árvore spindle
ornamental ruibarbo
In Polish
Wrzeciono Drzewo
ozdobne Rabarbar
In Latin
Ligno colos
decentius Rhubarb
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Celastrales
Caryophyllales
Family
Celastraceae
Polygonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Euonymeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Celastroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Spindle Tree and Ornamental Rhubarb
Season and care of Spindle Tree and Ornamental Rhubarb is important to know. While considering everything about Spindle Tree and Ornamental Rhubarb Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spindle Tree season is Fall and Ornamental Rhubarb season is Fall. The type of soil for Spindle Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ornamental Rhubarb is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Spindle Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ornamental Rhubarb is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Spindle Tree and Ornamental Rhubarb Physical Information
Spindle Tree and Ornamental Rhubarb physical information is very important for comparison. Spindle Tree height is 370.00 cm and width 900.00 cm whereas Ornamental Rhubarb height is 71.10 cm and width 81.30 cm. The color specification of Spindle Tree and Ornamental Rhubarb are as follows:
Spindle Tree flower color: Yellow green
Spindle Tree leaf color: Green
Ornamental Rhubarb flower color: Light Pink
- Ornamental Rhubarb leaf color: Green and Dark Red
Care of Spindle Tree and Ornamental Rhubarb
Care of Spindle Tree and Ornamental Rhubarb include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spindle Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ornamental Rhubarb 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 Ornamental Rhubarb needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.