Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Euonymus fortunei, Euonymus alatus, Euonymus europaeus
Acer saccharum
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Forest edges, Open areas, Roadsides, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
4-8
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, 14
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Purple, Red
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Pink, Orange Red
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate to elliptical
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Requires 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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Vine weevils
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic
Cough, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Expectorant, Sore Eyes
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Seeds, Wood
Whole plant
Other Uses
Edible yellow dye is obtained, Used as essential oil, Yields a volatile oil that is used in soap making
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
EUONYMUS europaeus 'Aldenhamensis'
ACER saccharum
Common Name
Spindle Tree, Common Spindle, European Spindle
Sugar Maple
In Hindi
Spindle Tree
चीनी मेपल
In German
Spindelbaum
Zuckerahorn
In French
Spindle Arbre
sucre d'érable
In Spanish
Árbol del husillo
arce de azúcar
In Greek
ατράκτου Δέντρο
Maple ζάχαρη
In Portuguese
Árvore spindle
Bordo de Açucar
In Polish
Wrzeciono Drzewo
Cukier klonowy
In Latin
Ligno colos
Sugar Maple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Celastrales
Sapindales
Family
Celastraceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Celastroideae
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Season and Care of Spindle Tree and Sugar Maple
Season and care of Spindle Tree and Sugar Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Spindle Tree and Sugar Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spindle Tree season is Fall and Sugar Maple season is Fall. The type of soil for Spindle Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sugar Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Spindle Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sugar Maple is Acidic, Neutral.
Spindle Tree and Sugar Maple Physical Information
Spindle Tree and Sugar Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Spindle Tree height is 370.00 cm and width 900.00 cm whereas Sugar Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Spindle Tree and Sugar Maple are as follows:
Spindle Tree flower color: Yellow green
Spindle Tree leaf color: Green
Sugar Maple flower color: Chartreuse
- Sugar Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Spindle Tree and Sugar Maple
Care of Spindle Tree and Sugar Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spindle Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sugar Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Spindle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sugar Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.