Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Central America, South America
Types
Euonymus fortunei, Euonymus alatus, Euonymus europaeus
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Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Humid climates, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
10-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16
H2
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Purple, Red
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate to elliptical
Oblong
Plant Season
Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Vegetative
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, 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
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Mealy bugs, Mites, Nematodes, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Flies, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic
Boils, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Seeds, Wood
Flowers, Shoots
Other Uses
Edible yellow dye is obtained, Used as essential oil, Yields a volatile oil that is used in soap making
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
EUONYMUS europaeus 'Aldenhamensis'
ANTHURIUM andraeanum
Common Name
Spindle Tree, Common Spindle, European Spindle
Flamingo Lily, Oil Cloth Flower, Oilcloth Flower, Tail Flower, Tailflower
In Hindi
Spindle Tree
tail flower
In German
Spindelbaum
Schwanz Blume
In French
Spindle Arbre
Anthurium andraeanum
In Spanish
Árbol del husillo
tail flower
In Greek
ατράκτου Δέντρο
Tail flower
In Portuguese
Árvore spindle
Tailflower
In Polish
Wrzeciono Drzewo
Anturium Andrego
In Latin
Ligno colos
Tail flower
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Celastrales
Solanales
Family
Celastraceae
Araceae
Genus
Euonymus
Anthocercis
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Euonymeae
Anthurieae
Subfamily
Celastroideae
Pothoideae
Season and Care of Spindle Tree and Tail Flower
Season and care of Spindle Tree and Tail Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Spindle Tree and Tail Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spindle Tree season is Fall and Tail Flower season is Fall. The type of soil for Spindle Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tail Flower is Loam while the PH of soil for Spindle Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tail Flower is Neutral.
Spindle Tree and Tail Flower Physical Information
Spindle Tree and Tail Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Spindle Tree height is 370.00 cm and width 900.00 cm whereas Tail Flower height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Spindle Tree and Tail Flower are as follows:
Spindle Tree flower color: Yellow green
Spindle Tree leaf color: Green
Tail Flower flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Tail Flower leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Spindle Tree and Tail Flower
Care of Spindle Tree and Tail Flower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spindle Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tail Flower 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 Tail Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.