Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
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Types
Euonymus fortunei, Euonymus alatus, Euonymus europaeus
Minneola, Nova, Orlando
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Hillside, Low Elevation
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
9-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Purple, Red
Orange, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate to elliptical
Ovate
Plant Season
Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
reseeds
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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 branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Vine weevils
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Itchiness, Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic
Abdominal Disease, Digestion problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Seeds, Wood
Fruits
Other Uses
Edible yellow dye is obtained, Used as essential oil, Yields a volatile oil that is used in soap making
Added to salads
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
EUONYMUS europaeus 'Aldenhamensis'
CITRUS x tangelo
Common Name
Spindle Tree, Common Spindle, European Spindle
Tangelo
In Hindi
Spindle Tree
Tangelo
In German
Spindelbaum
Minneola (Zitrusfrucht)
In French
Spindle Arbre
Tangelo
In Spanish
Árbol del husillo
Tangelo
In Greek
ατράκτου Δέντρο
Tangelo
In Portuguese
Árvore spindle
fruta cítrica formada pelo cruzamento de pomelo e tangerina
In Polish
Wrzeciono Drzewo
Tangelo
In Latin
Ligno colos
Tangelo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Streptophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Celastrales
Sapindales
Family
Celastraceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Celastroideae
Aurantioideae
Season and Care of Spindle Tree and Tangelo
Season and care of Spindle Tree and Tangelo is important to know. While considering everything about Spindle Tree and Tangelo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spindle Tree season is Fall and Tangelo season is Fall. The type of soil for Spindle Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tangelo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Spindle Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tangelo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Spindle Tree and Tangelo Physical Information
Spindle Tree and Tangelo physical information is very important for comparison. Spindle Tree height is 370.00 cm and width 900.00 cm whereas Tangelo height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Spindle Tree and Tangelo are as follows:
Spindle Tree flower color: Yellow green
Spindle Tree leaf color: Green
Tangelo flower color: White
- Tangelo leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Spindle Tree and Tangelo
Care of Spindle Tree and Tangelo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spindle Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tangelo 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 Tangelo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.