Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Southeastern Asia, Japan
Types
Euonymus fortunei, Euonymus alatus, Euonymus europaeus
Clementines, dancy, fallglo, lee
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
8-11
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, Red, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Purple, Red
Green, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate to elliptical
Lance shaped
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, occasional watering once established, 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
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, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
20-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Vine weevils
Aphids, Beetles, Earwigs, Leafminers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Beetles, Birds, Butterflies, Insects, Leaf Hoppers, Rabbits
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Glowing Skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic
Aging, Antioxidants, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Skin Disorders
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
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
EUONYMUS europaeus 'Aldenhamensis'
CITRUS reticulata 'Armstrong'
Common Name
Spindle Tree, Common Spindle, European Spindle
Armstrong Tangerine, Tangerine
In Hindi
Spindle Tree
संतरा
In German
Spindelbaum
Mandarine
In French
Spindle Arbre
mandarine
In Spanish
Árbol del husillo
mandarina
In Greek
ατράκτου Δέντρο
μανταρίνι
In Portuguese
Árvore spindle
tangerina
In Polish
Wrzeciono Drzewo
mandarynka
In Latin
Ligno colos
Tangerine
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Celastrales
Sapindales
Family
Celastraceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Celastroideae
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Season and Care of Spindle Tree and Tangerine
Season and care of Spindle Tree and Tangerine is important to know. While considering everything about Spindle Tree and Tangerine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spindle Tree season is Fall and Tangerine season is Fall. The type of soil for Spindle Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tangerine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Spindle Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tangerine is Acidic, Neutral.
Spindle Tree and Tangerine Physical Information
Spindle Tree and Tangerine physical information is very important for comparison. Spindle Tree height is 370.00 cm and width 900.00 cm whereas Tangerine height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Spindle Tree and Tangerine are as follows:
Spindle Tree flower color: Yellow green
Spindle Tree leaf color: Green
Tangerine flower color: White, Red and Purple
- Tangerine leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Spindle Tree and Tangerine
Care of Spindle Tree and Tangerine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spindle Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tangerine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires little pruning. In summer Spindle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tangerine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.