Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Types
Euonymus fortunei, Euonymus alatus, Euonymus europaeus
Shiraz Limoo,Tahiti lime , Bearss lime
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Warm soil, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
9-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Purple, Red
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate to elliptical
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Grafting, Layering
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Do Not over Water
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
Well drained
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
Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic
Antibacterial, Astringent, Carminative, Refrigerant
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Seeds, Wood
Fruits
Other Uses
Edible yellow dye is obtained, Used as essential oil, Yields a volatile oil that is used in soap making
Cleanser, Repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
EUONYMUS europaeus 'Aldenhamensis'
CITRUS latifolia
Common Name
Spindle Tree, Common Spindle, European Spindle
Persian Lime
In Hindi
Spindle Tree
Persian lime
In German
Spindelbaum
Gewöhnliche Limette
In French
Spindle Arbre
Citrus × latifolia
In Spanish
Árbol del husillo
Citrus latifolia
In Greek
ατράκτου Δέντρο
Persian lime
In Portuguese
Árvore spindle
Citrus × latifolia
In Polish
Wrzeciono Drzewo
Persian lime
In Latin
Ligno colos
Persian lime
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Celastrales
Sapindales
Family
Celastraceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Celastroideae
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Season and Care of Spindle Tree and Persian Lime
Season and care of Spindle Tree and Persian Lime is important to know. While considering everything about Spindle Tree and Persian Lime Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spindle Tree season is Fall and Persian Lime season is Fall. The type of soil for Spindle Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Persian Lime is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Spindle Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Persian Lime is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Spindle Tree and Persian Lime Physical Information
Spindle Tree and Persian Lime physical information is very important for comparison. Spindle Tree height is 370.00 cm and width 900.00 cm whereas Persian Lime height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Spindle Tree and Persian Lime are as follows:
Spindle Tree flower color: Yellow green
Spindle Tree leaf color: Green
Persian Lime flower color: White and Purple
- Persian Lime leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Spindle Tree and Persian Lime
Care of Spindle Tree and Persian Lime include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spindle Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Persian Lime 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 Persian Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.