Spindle Tree

Satsuma

About Spindle Tree and Satsuma

Spindle Tree

Satsuma

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Shrub

Fruit

Origin

Europe, Western Asia

China, Japan

Types

Euonymus fortunei, Euonymus alatus, Euonymus europaeus

Number of Varieties

206

0 40000

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Habitat

Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden

Subtropical climates

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-78-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

7-1

10-8

Sunset Zone

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16

H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Spreading

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

370.00 cm300.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

900.00 cm180.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow green

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Pink, Purple, Red

Green, Orange, Orange Red

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

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Lanceolate to elliptical

Acicular

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring

Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Cuttings, Seedlings

Budding, Grafting, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water

Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Medium

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

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 branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

organic fertlizers

Apply N-P-K, Fertilize the first year

Pests and Diseases

Powdery mildew, Vine weevils

Anthracnose, Aphids, Black root rot, Brown Rot, Mushroom root rot

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

Mild Allergen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin and hair

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Agroforestry, Food for birds

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Alterative, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic

Bone strength, Kidney Stones, osteoporosis, Stomach Cancer, Vitamin C

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Seeds, Wood

Fruits

Other Uses

Edible yellow dye is obtained, Used as essential oil, Yields a volatile oil that is used in soap making

Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Hedges, Screening, Wind Break

Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

EUONYMUS europaeus 'Aldenhamensis'

CITRUS unshiu

Common Name

Spindle Tree, Common Spindle, European Spindle

Satsuma, unshu mikan, cold hardy mandarin

In Hindi

Spindle Tree

satsuma

In German

Spindelbaum

satsuma

In French

Spindle Arbre

satsuma

In Spanish

Árbol del husillo

satsuma

In Greek

ατράκτου Δέντρο

satsuma

In Portuguese

Árvore spindle

satsuma

In Polish

Wrzeciono Drzewo

Satsuma

In Latin

Ligno colos

Satsuma

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Celastrales

Sapindales

Family

Celastraceae

Rutaceae

Genus

Euonymus

Citrus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Euonymeae

Citreae

Subfamily

Celastroideae

Citroideae

Number of Species

15016

1 27800

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Properties of Spindle Tree and Satsuma

Wondering what are the properties of Spindle Tree and Satsuma? We provide you with everything About Spindle Tree and Satsuma. Spindle Tree doesn't have thorns and Satsuma doesn't have thorns. Also Spindle Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Spindle Tree has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen and Satsuma has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Spindle Tree and Satsuma and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Spindle Tree and Satsuma

Season and care of Spindle Tree and Satsuma is important to know. While considering everything about Spindle Tree and Satsuma Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spindle Tree season is Fall and Satsuma season is Fall. The type of soil for Spindle Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Satsuma is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Spindle Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Satsuma is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Spindle Tree and Satsuma Physical Information

Spindle Tree and Satsuma physical information is very important for comparison. Spindle Tree height is 370.00 cm and width 900.00 cm whereas Satsuma height is 300.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Spindle Tree and Satsuma are as follows:

Spindle Tree flower color: Yellow green
Spindle Tree leaf color: Green
Satsuma flower color: White
Satsuma leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Spindle Tree and Satsuma

Care of Spindle Tree and Satsuma include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spindle Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Satsuma pruning is done Remove branches, 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 Satsuma needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.