Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
North America, United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, California, Canada
Types
Euonymus fortunei, Euonymus alatus, Euonymus europaeus
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Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Lowland evergreen rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
4-7
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow green
Yellow, Red, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Purple, Red
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate to elliptical
Ovate
Plant Season
Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Tolerances
Drought
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Layering, 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, 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, Partial shade
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, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Vine weevils
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Plant Tolerance
Drought
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
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Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic
Anodyne, Appetizer, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Seeds, Wood
Flowers, Inner Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Edible yellow dye is obtained, Used as essential oil, Yields a volatile oil that is used in soap making
Used as a dye, used for making charcoal, Used for making informal hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
EUONYMUS europaeus 'Aldenhamensis'
ALNUS rubra
Common Name
Spindle Tree, Common Spindle, European Spindle
Oregon Alder, Red Alder
In Hindi
Spindle Tree
red alder
In German
Spindelbaum
rot-Erle
In French
Spindle Arbre
aulne rouge
In Spanish
Árbol del husillo
aliso rojo
In Greek
ατράκτου Δέντρο
κόκκινη σκλήθρα
In Portuguese
Árvore spindle
amieiro vermelho
In Polish
Wrzeciono Drzewo
czerwony olcha
In Latin
Ligno colos
red alnus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Celastrales
Fagales
Family
Celastraceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Celastroideae
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Season and Care of Spindle Tree and Red Alder
Season and care of Spindle Tree and Red Alder is important to know. While considering everything about Spindle Tree and Red Alder Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spindle Tree season is Fall and Red Alder season is Fall. The type of soil for Spindle Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Red Alder is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Spindle Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Alder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Spindle Tree and Red Alder Physical Information
Spindle Tree and Red Alder physical information is very important for comparison. Spindle Tree height is 370.00 cm and width 900.00 cm whereas Red Alder height is 1,370.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Spindle Tree and Red Alder are as follows:
Spindle Tree flower color: Yellow green
Spindle Tree leaf color: Green
Red Alder flower color: Yellow, Red and Coral
- Red Alder leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Spindle Tree and Red Alder
Care of Spindle Tree and Red Alder include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spindle Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Alder 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 Red Alder needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.