Spindle Tree

Pecan

About Spindle Tree and Pecan

Spindle Tree

Pecan

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Shrub

Tree

Origin

Europe, Western Asia

Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico

Types

Euonymus fortunei, Euonymus alatus, Euonymus europaeus

Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan

Number of Varieties

208

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Habitat

Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden

Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-75-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

7-1

9-1

Sunset Zone

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

2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20

Habit

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

370.00 cm2,130.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

900.00 cm1,220.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow green

Yellow, Green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Pink, Purple, Red

Tan, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Red

Yellow

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Lanceolate to elliptical

Pinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Cuttings, Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water

Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches

Fertilizers

organic fertlizers

Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Powdery mildew, Vine weevils

Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

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

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Birds, Deers, Squirrels

Allergy

Mild Allergen

Rhinitis, Sinuses

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Alterative, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic

Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Seeds, Wood

Bark, Fruits

Other Uses

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

Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Hedges, Screening, Wind Break

Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

EUONYMUS europaeus 'Aldenhamensis'

CARYA illinoinensis

Common Name

Spindle Tree, Common Spindle, European Spindle

Papershell Pecan, Pecan

In Hindi

Spindle Tree

पेकॉन

In German

Spindelbaum

Pekannuss

In French

Spindle Arbre

Pacanier

In Spanish

Árbol del husillo

Carya illinoinensis

In Greek

ατράκτου Δέντρο

Pecan

In Portuguese

Árvore spindle

Nogueira-pecã

In Polish

Wrzeciono Drzewo

Orzesznik jadalny

In Latin

Ligno colos

Pecan

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Celastrales

Juglandales

Family

Celastraceae

Juglandaceae

Genus

Euonymus

Carya Nutt.

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Euonymeae

Juglandeae

Subfamily

Celastroideae

Juglandoideae

Number of Species

15019

1 27800

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Properties of Spindle Tree and Pecan

Wondering what are the properties of Spindle Tree and Pecan? We provide you with everything About Spindle Tree and Pecan. Spindle Tree doesn't have thorns and Pecan doesn't have thorns. Also Spindle Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Spindle Tree has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen and Pecan 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 Pecan and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Spindle Tree and Pecan

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

Spindle Tree and Pecan Physical Information

Spindle Tree and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Spindle Tree height is 370.00 cm and width 900.00 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Spindle Tree and Pecan are as follows:

Spindle Tree flower color: Yellow green
Spindle Tree leaf color: Green
Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
Pecan leaf color: Green

Care of Spindle Tree and Pecan

Care of Spindle Tree and Pecan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spindle Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches. In summer Spindle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.