Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Africa, India, Southeast Asia
Types
Euonymus fortunei, Euonymus alatus, Euonymus europaeus
Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
9-11
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
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow green
Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Purple, Red
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red
Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Brown, Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate to elliptical
Pinnate
Plant Season
Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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 branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Vine weevils
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Onion thrips, Root weevil, Soft scales, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
-
Glowing Skin, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Reduces ageing, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic
Antioxidants, Inflammation, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Seeds, Wood
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Edible yellow dye is obtained, Used as essential oil, Yields a volatile oil that is used in soap making
Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
EUONYMUS europaeus 'Aldenhamensis'
Tamarindus indica
Common Name
Spindle Tree, Common Spindle, European Spindle
Tamarind tree, Tamarind
In Hindi
Spindle Tree
इमली का पेड़
In German
Spindelbaum
Tamarinde
In French
Spindle Arbre
tamarinier
In Spanish
Árbol del husillo
tamarindo
In Greek
ατράκτου Δέντρο
δέντρο Tamarind
In Portuguese
Árvore spindle
tamarindo
In Polish
Wrzeciono Drzewo
drzewo tamaryndowca
In Latin
Ligno colos
tamarind ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Celastrales
Fabales
Family
Celastraceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Euonymus
Tamarindus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Euonymeae
Detarieae
Subfamily
Celastroideae
Caesalpinioideae
Season and Care of Spindle Tree and Tamarind tree
Season and care of Spindle Tree and Tamarind tree is important to know. While considering everything about Spindle Tree and Tamarind tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spindle Tree season is Fall and Tamarind tree season is Fall. The type of soil for Spindle Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tamarind tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Spindle Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tamarind tree is Acidic.
Spindle Tree and Tamarind tree Physical Information
Spindle Tree and Tamarind tree physical information is very important for comparison. Spindle Tree height is 370.00 cm and width 900.00 cm whereas Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Spindle Tree and Tamarind tree are as follows:
Spindle Tree flower color: Yellow green
Spindle Tree leaf color: Green
Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow
- Tamarind tree leaf color: Green
Care of Spindle Tree and Tamarind tree
Care of Spindle Tree and Tamarind tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spindle Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tamarind tree 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 Tamarind tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.