Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants, Houseplant, Shrub
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
Euonymus fortunei, Euonymus alatus, Euonymus europaeus
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
3-10
AHS Heat Zone
7-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Pink, Purple, Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate to elliptical
Pinnate
Plant Season
Fall
Late Summer, Mid Summer, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Late Summer, Mid Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly 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
cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
5-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Vine weevils
Aphids, Black Spot, Japanese Beetles, Powdery mildew, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Asthma, contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
good for lips, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Hepatic, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic
anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Asthma, Dehydration, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eye Problems, Fatigue, Gallbladder Diseases, Liver problems, Sore throat, Stomach aliments, Swelling, Ulcers, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Seeds, Wood
Flowers
Other Uses
Edible yellow dye is obtained, Used as essential oil, Yields a volatile oil that is used in soap making
Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Edible syrup, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as essential oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
EUONYMUS europaeus 'Aldenhamensis'
Rosa acicularis
Common Name
Spindle Tree, Common Spindle, European Spindle
prickly wild rose, the prickly rose, the bristly rose, Arctic rose
In Hindi
Spindle Tree
कांटेदार गुलाब
In German
Spindelbaum
Nadel-Rose
In French
Spindle Arbre
rosier arctique
In Spanish
Árbol del husillo
rosa espinosa
In Greek
ατράκτου Δέντρο
φραγκοσυκιές τριαντάφυλλο
In Portuguese
Árvore spindle
rosa espinhoso
In Polish
Wrzeciono Drzewo
kolczasta róża
In Latin
Ligno colos
spinis rosa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Celastrales
Rosales
Family
Celastraceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Euonymeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Celastroideae
Rosoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Spindle Tree and Prickly Rose
Season and care of Spindle Tree and Prickly Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Spindle Tree and Prickly Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spindle Tree season is Fall and Prickly Rose season is Fall. The type of soil for Spindle Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Prickly Rose is Clay, Loam, Sandy while the PH of soil for Spindle Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Prickly Rose is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Spindle Tree and Prickly Rose Physical Information
Spindle Tree and Prickly Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Spindle Tree height is 370.00 cm and width 900.00 cm whereas Prickly Rose height is 80.00 cm and width 80.00 cm. The color specification of Spindle Tree and Prickly Rose are as follows:
Spindle Tree flower color: Yellow green
Spindle Tree leaf color: Green
Prickly Rose flower color: White
- Prickly Rose leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Spindle Tree and Prickly Rose
Care of Spindle Tree and Prickly Rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spindle Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Prickly Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Spindle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Prickly Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.