Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
North America
Types
Euonymus fortunei, Euonymus alatus, Euonymus europaeus
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Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Deciduous forests, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
3-7
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
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Flower Color
Yellow green
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Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Purple, Red
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Red
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate to elliptical
Scale-like imbricate
Plant Season
Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Spring, Late Winter, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Does not require water in summer, 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Vine weevils
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic
Appetizer, Diaphoretic, Disinfectant, Diuretic, Hemostatic, Laxative, Sedative, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Seeds, Wood
Fruits, Leaves, Shoots
Other Uses
Edible yellow dye is obtained, Used as essential oil, Yields a volatile oil that is used in soap making
Air freshner, Pesticide, Repellent, Shelterbelt, Showy Purposes, Wax, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
EUONYMUS europaeus 'Aldenhamensis'
JUNIPERUS scopulorum 'Skyrocket'
Common Name
Spindle Tree, Common Spindle, European Spindle
Skyrocket Juniper
In Hindi
Spindle Tree
skyrocket juniper
In German
Spindelbaum
die Höhe schnellen Wacholder
In French
Spindle Arbre
monter en flèche genévrier
In Spanish
Árbol del husillo
dispararse enebro
In Greek
ατράκτου Δέντρο
ανεβάσει στα ύψη αρκεύθου
In Portuguese
Árvore spindle
foguete zimbro
In Polish
Wrzeciono Drzewo
jałowiec Skyrocket
In Latin
Ligno colos
skyrocket iuniperorum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Celastrales
Pinales
Family
Celastraceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Celastroideae
Cupressoideae
Season and Care of Spindle Tree and Skyrocket Juniper
Season and care of Spindle Tree and Skyrocket Juniper is important to know. While considering everything about Spindle Tree and Skyrocket Juniper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spindle Tree season is Fall and Skyrocket Juniper season is Fall. The type of soil for Spindle Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Skyrocket Juniper is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Spindle Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Skyrocket Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Spindle Tree and Skyrocket Juniper Physical Information
Spindle Tree and Skyrocket Juniper physical information is very important for comparison. Spindle Tree height is 370.00 cm and width 900.00 cm whereas Skyrocket Juniper height is 460.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Spindle Tree and Skyrocket Juniper are as follows:
Spindle Tree flower color: Yellow green
Spindle Tree leaf color: Green
Skyrocket Juniper flower color:
- Skyrocket Juniper leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Spindle Tree and Skyrocket Juniper
Care of Spindle Tree and Skyrocket Juniper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spindle Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Skyrocket Juniper 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 Skyrocket Juniper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.