Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Shrub
Ornamental Plants
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Africa, Southern Asia
Types
Euonymus fortunei, Euonymus alatus, Euonymus europaeus
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Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
1-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16
H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
Green
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Purple, Red
Tan, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Yellow, Red, Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Yellow, Red, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red
Yellow, Red, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate to elliptical
Oval
Plant Season
Fall
Summer, Fall
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
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, 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
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Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Clay, Loamy, Sand
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
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, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Vine weevils
Prodenia, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic
Diarrhea, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Seeds, Wood
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Edible yellow dye is obtained, Used as essential oil, Yields a volatile oil that is used in soap making
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Tropical
Botanical Name
EUONYMUS europaeus 'Aldenhamensis'
AMARANTHUS tricolor 'Perfecta'
Common Name
Spindle Tree, Common Spindle, European Spindle
Joseph's Coat
In Hindi
Spindle Tree
tandalja bhaji
In German
Spindelbaum
Tampala
In French
Spindle Arbre
Tampala
In Spanish
Árbol del husillo
Tampala
In Greek
ατράκτου Δέντρο
Tampala
In Portuguese
Árvore spindle
Tampala
In Polish
Wrzeciono Drzewo
Tampala
In Latin
Ligno colos
Tampala
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Celastrales
Caryophyllales
Family
Celastraceae
Amaranthaceae
Genus
Euonymus
Amaranthus L
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Celastroideae
Amaranthoideae
Season and Care of Spindle Tree and Tampala
Season and care of Spindle Tree and Tampala is important to know. While considering everything about Spindle Tree and Tampala Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spindle Tree season is Fall and Tampala season is Fall. The type of soil for Spindle Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tampala is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Spindle Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tampala is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Spindle Tree and Tampala Physical Information
Spindle Tree and Tampala physical information is very important for comparison. Spindle Tree height is 370.00 cm and width 900.00 cm whereas Tampala height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Spindle Tree and Tampala are as follows:
Spindle Tree flower color: Yellow green
Spindle Tree leaf color: Green
Tampala flower color: Green
- Tampala leaf color: Yellow, Red, Green and Burgundy
Care of Spindle Tree and Tampala
Care of Spindle Tree and Tampala include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spindle Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tampala 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 Tampala needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.