Life Span
Perennial
Biennial and Perennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Types
Euonymus fortunei, Euonymus alatus, Euonymus europaeus
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Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
4-5
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Pink, Purple, Red
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate to elliptical
Elliptic
Plant Season
Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Never 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
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full 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
Borers, Red blotch, Root weevil
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bumblebees, Butterflies
Allergy
Mild Allergen
allergic reaction, Headache, Liver disease, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic
Antispasmodic, Cough, Expectorant, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Seeds, Wood
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Edible yellow dye is obtained, Used as essential oil, Yields a volatile oil that is used in soap making
Food for animals, Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used to make herbal teas
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
EUONYMUS europaeus 'Aldenhamensis'
Trifolium pratense
Common Name
Spindle Tree, Common Spindle, European Spindle
Red Clover
In Hindi
Spindle Tree
लाल तिपतिया घास
In German
Spindelbaum
Rotklee
In French
Spindle Arbre
Trèfle rouge
In Spanish
Árbol del husillo
Trébol rojo
In Greek
ατράκτου Δέντρο
Κόκκινο τριφύλλι
In Portuguese
Árvore spindle
Trevo vermelho
In Polish
Wrzeciono Drzewo
Czerwona koniczyna
In Latin
Ligno colos
Trifolium pratense
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Celastrales
Fabales
Family
Celastraceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Euonymeae
Trifolieae
Subfamily
Celastroideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Spindle Tree and Red Clover
Season and care of Spindle Tree and Red Clover is important to know. While considering everything about Spindle Tree and Red Clover Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spindle Tree season is Fall and Red Clover season is Fall. The type of soil for Spindle Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Red Clover is Sand while the PH of soil for Spindle Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Clover is Neutral.
Spindle Tree and Red Clover Physical Information
Spindle Tree and Red Clover physical information is very important for comparison. Spindle Tree height is 370.00 cm and width 900.00 cm whereas Red Clover height is 20.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Spindle Tree and Red Clover are as follows:
Spindle Tree flower color: Yellow green
Spindle Tree leaf color: Green
Red Clover flower color: Pink
- Red Clover leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Spindle Tree and Red Clover
Care of Spindle Tree and Red Clover include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spindle Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Clover 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 Clover needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.