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About Spindle Tree and Pineapple


About Pineapple and Spindle Tree


What is

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  

Number of Varieties
20  
99+
1  

Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden  
Tropical regions  

USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7  
11-15  

AHS Heat Zone
7-1  
12-1  

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  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
370.00 cm  
99+
152.40 cm  
99+

Minimum Width
900.00 cm  
24
121.92 cm  
99+

Plant Color
  
  

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  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Lanceolate to elliptical  
Arrowhead  

Thorns
No  
Yes  

Season

Plant Season
Fall  
Early Summer, Summer  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade  
Full Sun  

Growth Rate
Fast  
Medium  

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  

Repeat Bloomer
No  
No  

Tolerances
Drought  
Drought  

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot  
Container, Ground, Pot  

How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings  
Divison  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Low  

Watering Plants
  
  

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
  
  

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  

Facts

Flowers
Insignificant  
Yes  

Flower Petal Number
Single  
Single  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Yes  
Yes  

Edible Fruit
No  
Yes  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No  
No  

Fragrant Fruit
No  
Yes  

Fragrant Leaf
No  
No  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
No  

Showy Foliage
Yes  
Yes  

Showy Bark
No  
No  

Foliage Texture
Medium  
Medium  

Foliage Sheen
Glossy  
Matte  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
Yes  
No  

Self-Sowing
Yes  
No  

Attracts
Birds  
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites  

Allergy
Mild Allergen  
Dermititis, Itchiness  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

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  

Edible Uses
Yes  
Yes  

Environmental Uses
Air purification  
Air purification  

Plant Benefits
  
  

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  

Scientific Name

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  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Vascular plant  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Lilopsida  

Order
Celastrales  
Bromeliales  

Family
Celastraceae  
Bromeliaceae  

Genus
Euonymus  
Ananas  

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots  

Tribe
Euonymeae  
-  

Subfamily
Celastroideae  
Bromelioideae  

Number of Species
150  
99+
7  
99+

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Properties of Spindle Tree and Pineapple

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

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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:

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.

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