Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
North America
Types
Euonymus fortunei, Euonymus alatus, Euonymus europaeus
Grass
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
-9999
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16
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
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Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Purple, Red
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Red
Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate to elliptical
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
occasional watering once established
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly 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
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Seeds, Wood
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Edible yellow dye is obtained, Used as essential oil, Yields a volatile oil that is used in soap making
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
EUONYMUS europaeus 'Aldenhamensis'
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
Common Name
Spindle Tree, Common Spindle, European Spindle
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
In Hindi
Spindle Tree
Softstem Bulrush
In German
Spindelbaum
Softstem Bulrush
In French
Spindle Arbre
Softstem Bulrush
In Spanish
Árbol del husillo
Softstem Bulrush
In Greek
ατράκτου Δέντρο
Softstem Bulrush
In Portuguese
Árvore spindle
Softstem Bulrush
In Polish
Wrzeciono Drzewo
Softstem Bulrush
In Latin
Ligno colos
Softstem Bulrush
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Celastraceae
Cyperaceae
Genus
Euonymus
Schoenoplectus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Celastroideae
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Season and Care of Spindle Tree and Softstem Bulrush
Season and care of Spindle Tree and Softstem Bulrush is important to know. While considering everything about Spindle Tree and Softstem Bulrush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spindle Tree season is Fall and Softstem Bulrush season is Fall. The type of soil for Spindle Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Spindle Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Spindle Tree and Softstem Bulrush Physical Information
Spindle Tree and Softstem Bulrush physical information is very important for comparison. Spindle Tree height is 370.00 cm and width 900.00 cm whereas Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Spindle Tree and Softstem Bulrush are as follows:
Spindle Tree flower color: Yellow green
Spindle Tree leaf color: Green
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
- Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Care of Spindle Tree and Softstem Bulrush
Care of Spindle Tree and Softstem Bulrush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spindle Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Softstem Bulrush 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 Softstem Bulrush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.