Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
South America
Types
Euonymus fortunei, Euonymus alatus, Euonymus europaeus
Calliandra haematocephala
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Subtropical climates, Tropical areas, Tropical Climate
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
9-12
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow green
Red, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Pink, Purple, Red
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green, Pink, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate to elliptical
bipinnate
Plant Season
Fall
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs
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
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
Fungal Diseases, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic
Homeopathy
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Seeds, Wood
Flowers, Wood
Other Uses
Edible yellow dye is obtained, Used as essential oil, Yields a volatile oil that is used in soap making
Animal Feed, Used as firewood
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
EUONYMUS europaeus 'Aldenhamensis'
Calliandra calothyrsus
Common Name
Spindle Tree, Common Spindle, European Spindle
powder-puff, powder puff plant, fairy duster
In Hindi
Spindle Tree
Calliandra calothyrsus
In German
Spindelbaum
Calliandra calothyrsus
In French
Spindle Arbre
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Spanish
Árbol del husillo
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Greek
ατράκτου Δέντρο
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Portuguese
Árvore spindle
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Polish
Wrzeciono Drzewo
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Latin
Ligno colos
Calliandra calothyrsus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Celastrales
Fabales
Family
Celastraceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Euonymus
Calliandra
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Celastroideae
Mimosoideae
Season and Care of Spindle Tree and Powder Puff Tree
Season and care of Spindle Tree and Powder Puff Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Spindle Tree and Powder Puff Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spindle Tree season is Fall and Powder Puff Tree season is Fall. The type of soil for Spindle Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Powder Puff Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Spindle Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Powder Puff Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Spindle Tree and Powder Puff Tree Physical Information
Spindle Tree and Powder Puff Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Spindle Tree height is 370.00 cm and width 900.00 cm whereas Powder Puff Tree height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Spindle Tree and Powder Puff Tree are as follows:
Spindle Tree flower color: Yellow green
Spindle Tree leaf color: Green
Powder Puff Tree flower color: Red and Magenta
- Powder Puff Tree leaf color: Green, Light Green, Pink and Copper
Care of Spindle Tree and Powder Puff Tree
Care of Spindle Tree and Powder Puff Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spindle Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Powder Puff Tree 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 Powder Puff Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.