Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Western Asia
Types
Euonymus fortunei, Euonymus alatus, Euonymus europaeus
Büttnera Czerwona, Hedelfinger Sweet Cherry
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
5-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16
2a, 2b, 6, 7, 14, 15
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
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
broad, flat
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
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Water 1 in. per week during the active growing period, Water more in summer
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 dead branches, Remove thin branches
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
A 10 pound bag of 16-4-8 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Vine weevils
Aphids, Borers, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Flies
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Mild Allergen, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic
Antitussive, Astringent, Diuretic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Seeds, Wood
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Edible yellow dye is obtained, Used as essential oil, Yields a volatile oil that is used in soap making
Used for making green dye, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
EUONYMUS europaeus 'Aldenhamensis'
PRUNUS avium
Common Name
Spindle Tree, Common Spindle, European Spindle
Sweet Cherry
In Hindi
Spindle Tree
मीठी चेरी
In German
Spindelbaum
Süße Kirsche
In French
Spindle Arbre
Cerise sucrée
In Spanish
Árbol del husillo
Cereza dulce
In Greek
ατράκτου Δέντρο
γλυκό κεράσι
In Portuguese
Árvore spindle
Cereja doce
In Polish
Wrzeciono Drzewo
Słodka Wiśnia
In Latin
Ligno colos
dulcis cerasus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Celastrales
Rosales
Family
Celastraceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Euonymeae
Amygdaleae
Subfamily
Celastroideae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Spindle Tree and Sweet Cherry
Season and care of Spindle Tree and Sweet Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Spindle Tree and Sweet Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spindle Tree season is Fall and Sweet Cherry season is Fall. The type of soil for Spindle Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sweet Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Spindle Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweet Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Spindle Tree and Sweet Cherry Physical Information
Spindle Tree and Sweet Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Spindle Tree height is 370.00 cm and width 900.00 cm whereas Sweet Cherry height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Spindle Tree and Sweet Cherry are as follows:
Spindle Tree flower color: Yellow green
Spindle Tree leaf color: Green
Sweet Cherry flower color:
- Sweet Cherry leaf color:
Care of Spindle Tree and Sweet Cherry
Care of Spindle Tree and Sweet Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spindle Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sweet Cherry pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove thin branches. In summer Spindle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweet Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.