Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Western Asia
Types
Euonymus fortunei, Euonymus alatus, Euonymus europaeus
Waterer Scotch Pine
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Mediterranean region, Rock outcrops, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
3-7
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow green
Purple, Red, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Purple, Red
Greyish Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate to elliptical
Needle like
Plant Season
Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune once the plant is tall enough, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Vine weevils
Adelgids, Bark beetles, Blister Rust, Canker, Sawfly Larvae, Spruce spider mite, White pine weevil
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Eye irritation, Itchiness, Skin irritation, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Decorating walls, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc., Used for making hedges
Beauty Benefits
-
Promotes healthy skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic
Antibiotic, Bronchitis, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Seeds, Wood
Flowering Tips, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Edible yellow dye is obtained, Used as essential oil, Yields a volatile oil that is used in soap making
Application in Furniture, Condiment, Food for animals, Paper pulp, Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas Tree, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
EUONYMUS europaeus 'Aldenhamensis'
PINUS sylvestris
Common Name
Spindle Tree, Common Spindle, European Spindle
Scotch pine, Scot pine
In Hindi
Spindle Tree
स्कॉच पाइन
In German
Spindelbaum
Waldkiefer
In French
Spindle Arbre
Pin sylvestre
In Spanish
Árbol del husillo
Pinus sylvestris
In Greek
ατράκτου Δέντρο
Σκωτσέζοι πεύκο
In Portuguese
Árvore spindle
Pinheiro-da-escócia
In Polish
Wrzeciono Drzewo
Sosna zwyczajna
In Latin
Ligno colos
Scott abiit
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Celastrales
Pinales
Family
Celastraceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
-
Subfamily
Celastroideae
Pinoideae
Season and Care of Spindle Tree and Scot Pine
Season and care of Spindle Tree and Scot Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Spindle Tree and Scot Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spindle Tree season is Fall and Scot Pine season is Fall. The type of soil for Spindle Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Scot Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Spindle Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Scot Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Spindle Tree and Scot Pine Physical Information
Spindle Tree and Scot Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Spindle Tree height is 370.00 cm and width 900.00 cm whereas Scot Pine height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Spindle Tree and Scot Pine are as follows:
Spindle Tree flower color: Yellow green
Spindle Tree leaf color: Green
Scot Pine flower color: Purple, Red and Tan
- Scot Pine leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Spindle Tree and Scot Pine
Care of Spindle Tree and Scot Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spindle Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Scot Pine pruning is done Prune once the plant is tall enough and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Spindle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Scot Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.