Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Euonymus fortunei, Euonymus alatus, Euonymus europaeus
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Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
8-10
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16
10, 11, 12, 13
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
Hot Pink
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Purple, Red
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate to elliptical
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Fall
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full 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
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Mild Allergen
poisonous if ingested
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic
constipation, Stomach pain, Swelling, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Seeds, Wood
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Edible yellow dye is obtained, Used as essential oil, Yields a volatile oil that is used in soap making
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
EUONYMUS europaeus 'Aldenhamensis'
PENSTEMON parryi
Common Name
Spindle Tree, Common Spindle, European Spindle
Parry's Beardtongue
In Hindi
Spindle Tree
penstemon parryi
In German
Spindelbaum
penstemon parryi
In French
Spindle Arbre
penstemon parryi
In Spanish
Árbol del husillo
parryi penstemon
In Greek
ατράκτου Δέντρο
penstemon parryi
In Portuguese
Árvore spindle
parryi penstemon
In Polish
Wrzeciono Drzewo
penstemon parryi
In Latin
Ligno colos
Persicaria californicum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Celastrales
Lamiales
Family
Celastraceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Celastroideae
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Season and Care of Spindle Tree and Penstemon Parryi
Season and care of Spindle Tree and Penstemon Parryi is important to know. While considering everything about Spindle Tree and Penstemon Parryi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spindle Tree season is Fall and Penstemon Parryi season is Fall. The type of soil for Spindle Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Penstemon Parryi is Sand while the PH of soil for Spindle Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Penstemon Parryi is Neutral, Alkaline.
Spindle Tree and Penstemon Parryi Physical Information
Spindle Tree and Penstemon Parryi physical information is very important for comparison. Spindle Tree height is 370.00 cm and width 900.00 cm whereas Penstemon Parryi height is 90.00 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Spindle Tree and Penstemon Parryi are as follows:
Spindle Tree flower color: Yellow green
Spindle Tree leaf color: Green
Penstemon Parryi flower color: Hot Pink
- Penstemon Parryi leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Spindle Tree and Penstemon Parryi
Care of Spindle Tree and Penstemon Parryi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spindle Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Penstemon Parryi 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 Penstemon Parryi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.