Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
South America, Brazil
Types
Euonymus fortunei, Euonymus alatus, Euonymus europaeus
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Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
coastal environs
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
10-12
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Purple, Red
Red, Crimson
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Green, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate to elliptical
Broadly Ovate
Plant Season
Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, 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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Vine weevils
Aphids, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic
Analgesic, Antitumor
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Seeds, Wood
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Edible yellow dye is obtained, Used as essential oil, Yields a volatile oil that is used in soap making
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
EUONYMUS europaeus 'Aldenhamensis'
EUGENIA uniflora
Common Name
Spindle Tree, Common Spindle, European Spindle
Brazilian Cherry, Pitanga, Surinam Cherry
In Hindi
Spindle Tree
Pitanga
In German
Spindelbaum
Pitanga
In French
Spindle Arbre
Pitanga
In Spanish
Árbol del husillo
Pitanga
In Greek
ατράκτου Δέντρο
Pitanga
In Portuguese
Árvore spindle
Pitanga
In Polish
Wrzeciono Drzewo
Pitanga
In Latin
Ligno colos
Pitanga
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Celastrales
Myrtales
Family
Celastraceae
Myrtaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Celastroideae
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Season and Care of Spindle Tree and Pitanga
Season and care of Spindle Tree and Pitanga is important to know. While considering everything about Spindle Tree and Pitanga Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spindle Tree season is Fall and Pitanga season is Fall. The type of soil for Spindle Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pitanga is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Spindle Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pitanga is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Spindle Tree and Pitanga Physical Information
Spindle Tree and Pitanga physical information is very important for comparison. Spindle Tree height is 370.00 cm and width 900.00 cm whereas Pitanga height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Spindle Tree and Pitanga are as follows:
Spindle Tree flower color: Yellow green
Spindle Tree leaf color: Green
Pitanga flower color: White
- Pitanga leaf color: Green, Light Green and Copper
Care of Spindle Tree and Pitanga
Care of Spindle Tree and Pitanga include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spindle Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pitanga pruning is done In late autumn, 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 Pitanga needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.