Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
South America
Types
Euonymus fortunei, Euonymus alatus, Euonymus europaeus
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
11-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow green
Purple, Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Pink, Purple, Red
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Pink, White
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Red
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate to elliptical
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Fall
Early Summer, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Winter, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Vine weevils
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Dermititis, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
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
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
EUONYMUS europaeus 'Aldenhamensis'
ANANAS
Common Name
Spindle Tree, Common Spindle, European Spindle
Pineapple
In Hindi
Spindle Tree
अनानास
In German
Spindelbaum
Ananas
In French
Spindle Arbre
Ananas
In Spanish
Árbol del husillo
Piña
In Greek
ατράκτου Δέντρο
Ανανάς
In Portuguese
Árvore spindle
Abacaxi
In Polish
Wrzeciono Drzewo
Ananas
In Latin
Ligno colos
Pineapple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Celastrales
Bromeliales
Family
Celastraceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Celastroideae
Bromelioideae
Season and Care of Spindle Tree and Pineapple
Season and care of Spindle Tree and Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about Spindle Tree and Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spindle Tree season is Fall and Pineapple season is Fall. The type of soil for Spindle Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy while the PH of soil for Spindle Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pineapple is Acidic.
Spindle Tree and Pineapple Physical Information
Spindle Tree and Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Spindle Tree height is 370.00 cm and width 900.00 cm whereas Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm. The color specification of Spindle Tree and Pineapple are as follows:
Spindle Tree flower color: Yellow green
Spindle Tree leaf color: Green
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
- Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Care of Spindle Tree and Pineapple
Care of Spindle Tree and Pineapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spindle Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Spindle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.