Spindle Tree

Paperbark Tree

About Spindle Tree and Paperbark Tree

Spindle Tree

Paperbark Tree

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Shrub

Tree

Origin

Europe, Western Asia

Southeastern Asia, Australia

Types

Euonymus fortunei, Euonymus alatus, Euonymus europaeus

Melaleuca quinquenervia

Number of Varieties

205

0 40000

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Habitat

Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden

Warm and moist climatic conditions

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-79-15

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

7-1

12-7

Sunset Zone

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16

H1, H2, 9, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

370.00 cm610.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

900.00 cm610.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow green

Light Yellow, Light Pink, Ivory

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Pink, Purple, Red

Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Red

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green, Plum

Shape

Leaf Shape

Lanceolate to elliptical

Elliptic

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Late Spring

Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Cuttings, Seedlings

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water

Get enough water whenever the soil is dry

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

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

Fertilizers

organic fertlizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Powdery mildew, Vine weevils

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Birds, Hummingbirds

Allergy

Mild Allergen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Alterative, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic

Antibiotic, Cough, Headache, hemorrhoids, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Seeds, Wood

Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Wood

Other Uses

Edible yellow dye is obtained, Used as essential oil, Yields a volatile oil that is used in soap making

Used as essential oil

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Hedges, Screening, Wind Break

Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

EUONYMUS europaeus 'Aldenhamensis'

MELALEUCA quinquenervia

Common Name

Spindle Tree, Common Spindle, European Spindle

Cajeput Tree, Paperbark Tree, Punk Tree

In Hindi

Spindle Tree

Paperbark tree

In German

Spindelbaum

Paperbark tree

In French

Spindle Arbre

Paperbark tree

In Spanish

Árbol del husillo

Paperbark tree

In Greek

ατράκτου Δέντρο

Paperbark tree

In Portuguese

Árvore spindle

Paperbark tree

In Polish

Wrzeciono Drzewo

Paperbark tree

In Latin

Ligno colos

Paperbark tree

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Celastrales

Myrtales

Family

Celastraceae

Myrtaceae

Genus

Euonymus

Melaleuca

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Euonymeae

Subfamily

Celastroideae

Number of Species

15013

1 27800

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Properties of Spindle Tree and Paperbark Tree

Wondering what are the properties of Spindle Tree and Paperbark Tree? We provide you with everything About Spindle Tree and Paperbark Tree. Spindle Tree doesn't have thorns and Paperbark Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Spindle Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Spindle Tree has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen and Paperbark Tree has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Spindle Tree and Paperbark Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Spindle Tree and Paperbark Tree

Season and care of Spindle Tree and Paperbark Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Spindle Tree and Paperbark Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spindle Tree season is Fall and Paperbark Tree season is Fall. The type of soil for Spindle Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Paperbark Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Spindle Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Paperbark Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Spindle Tree and Paperbark Tree Physical Information

Spindle Tree and Paperbark Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Spindle Tree height is 370.00 cm and width 900.00 cm whereas Paperbark Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Spindle Tree and Paperbark Tree are as follows:

Spindle Tree flower color: Yellow green
Spindle Tree leaf color: Green
Paperbark Tree flower color: Light Yellow, Light Pink and Ivory
Paperbark Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Spindle Tree and Paperbark Tree

Care of Spindle Tree and Paperbark Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spindle Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Paperbark Tree 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 Paperbark Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.