Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Caribbean, South America
Types
Euonymus fortunei, Euonymus alatus, Euonymus europaeus
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
10-13
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Purple, Red
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate to elliptical
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular watering
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
Loam, Sand
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
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Vine weevils
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Fruit Bats
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Seeds, Wood
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Edible yellow dye is obtained, Used as essential oil, Yields a volatile oil that is used in soap making
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
EUONYMUS europaeus 'Aldenhamensis'
ANNONA squamosa
Common Name
Spindle Tree, Common Spindle, European Spindle
Sugar Apple
In Hindi
Spindle Tree
सीताफल
In German
Spindelbaum
Zuckerapfel
In French
Spindle Arbre
Sugar Apple
In Spanish
Árbol del husillo
Manzana de azúcar
In Greek
ατράκτου Δέντρο
ζάχαρη της Apple
In Portuguese
Árvore spindle
Pinha
In Polish
Wrzeciono Drzewo
Cukier Jabłko
In Latin
Ligno colos
Sugar Apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Celastrales
Magnoliales
Family
Celastraceae
Annonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Subfamily
Celastroideae
Maloideae
Season and Care of Spindle Tree and Sugar Apple
Season and care of Spindle Tree and Sugar Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Spindle Tree and Sugar Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spindle Tree season is Fall and Sugar Apple season is Fall. The type of soil for Spindle Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Spindle Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Spindle Tree and Sugar Apple Physical Information
Spindle Tree and Sugar Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Spindle Tree height is 370.00 cm and width 900.00 cm whereas Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Spindle Tree and Sugar Apple are as follows:
Spindle Tree flower color: Yellow green
Spindle Tree leaf color: Green
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
- Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Care of Spindle Tree and Sugar Apple
Care of Spindle Tree and Sugar Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spindle Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape. In summer Spindle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sugar Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.