Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Euonymus fortunei, Euonymus alatus, Euonymus europaeus
Northern shagbark hickory, Southern shagbark hickory
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
4-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
-
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Purple, Red
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate to elliptical
Pinnate
Plant Season
Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Well drained
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, 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
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Vine weevils
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Trunk Rot, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Attracts
Birds
Mice, Red and Gray Squirrels
Allergy
Mild Allergen
breathing problems, Mouth itching, Sore Throat, Swelling, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Moisturizing
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic
Analgesic, Antirheumatic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Seeds, Wood
Sap, Seeds
Other Uses
Edible yellow dye is obtained, Used as essential oil, Yields a volatile oil that is used in soap making
Used as an excellent fuel, Used in pies, cakes, Used to make yellow dye, used to prepare nut milk
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Edible, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
EUONYMUS europaeus 'Aldenhamensis'
CARYA ovata
Common Name
Spindle Tree, Common Spindle, European Spindle
Shagbark Hickory
In Hindi
Spindle Tree
Shagbark Hickory
In German
Spindelbaum
Shagbark Hickory
In French
Spindle Arbre
Caryer ovale
In Spanish
Árbol del husillo
Shagbark Hickory
In Greek
ατράκτου Δέντρο
Shagbark Hickory
In Portuguese
Árvore spindle
Shagbark Hickory
In Polish
Wrzeciono Drzewo
ORZESZNIK PIĘCIOLISTKOWY
In Latin
Ligno colos
Carya
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Celastrales
Juglandales
Family
Celastraceae
Juglandaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Euonymeae
Juglandeae
Subfamily
Celastroideae
Juglandoideae
Season and Care of Spindle Tree and Shagbark Hickory
Season and care of Spindle Tree and Shagbark Hickory is important to know. While considering everything about Spindle Tree and Shagbark Hickory Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spindle Tree season is Fall and Shagbark Hickory season is Fall. The type of soil for Spindle Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Shagbark Hickory is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Spindle Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Shagbark Hickory is Acidic, Neutral.
Spindle Tree and Shagbark Hickory Physical Information
Spindle Tree and Shagbark Hickory physical information is very important for comparison. Spindle Tree height is 370.00 cm and width 900.00 cm whereas Shagbark Hickory height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Spindle Tree and Shagbark Hickory are as follows:
Spindle Tree flower color: Yellow green
Spindle Tree leaf color: Green
Shagbark Hickory flower color:
- Shagbark Hickory leaf color:
Care of Spindle Tree and Shagbark Hickory
Care of Spindle Tree and Shagbark Hickory include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spindle Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Shagbark Hickory 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 Shagbark Hickory needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.