Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Euonymus fortunei, Euonymus alatus, Euonymus europaeus
Quercus lyrata
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Coastal Mountains, Coastal Regions, gardens, Hardwood forests, Roadsides, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
5-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
Red, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Purple, Red
Brown, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red
Yellow, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate to elliptical
Irregular
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, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
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, Requires watering in the growing season, 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, Sand
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
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic
Dysentry, Haemorrhages
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Seeds, Wood
Bark
Other Uses
Edible yellow dye is obtained, Used as essential oil, Yields a volatile oil that is used in soap making
Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
EUONYMUS europaeus 'Aldenhamensis'
QUERCUS lyrata
Common Name
Spindle Tree, Common Spindle, European Spindle
Overcup Oak
In Hindi
Spindle Tree
Overcup ओक
In German
Spindelbaum
Overcup Oak
In French
Spindle Arbre
Overcup Oak
In Spanish
Árbol del husillo
Overcup Roble
In Greek
ατράκτου Δέντρο
Overcup Oak
In Portuguese
Árvore spindle
Overcup Oak
In Polish
Wrzeciono Drzewo
Overcup Dąb
In Latin
Ligno colos
Oryza
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Celastrales
Fagales
Family
Celastraceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Celastroideae
Amaryllidoideae
Season and Care of Spindle Tree and Overcup Oak
Season and care of Spindle Tree and Overcup Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Spindle Tree and Overcup Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spindle Tree season is Fall and Overcup Oak season is Fall. The type of soil for Spindle Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Overcup Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Spindle Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Overcup Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Spindle Tree and Overcup Oak Physical Information
Spindle Tree and Overcup Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Spindle Tree height is 370.00 cm and width 900.00 cm whereas Overcup Oak height is 1,680.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Spindle Tree and Overcup Oak are as follows:
Spindle Tree flower color: Yellow green
Spindle Tree leaf color: Green
Overcup Oak flower color: Red and Light Green
- Overcup Oak leaf color: Green
Care of Spindle Tree and Overcup Oak
Care of Spindle Tree and Overcup Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spindle Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Overcup Oak 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 Overcup Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.