Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
United States, Canada, Mexico
Types
Euonymus fortunei, Euonymus alatus, Euonymus europaeus
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Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Bluffs, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
-9999
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16
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Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
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Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Purple, Red
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate to elliptical
Lanceolate to elliptical
Plant Season
Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Medium
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Vine weevils
Foliage diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Dry Conditions
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic
Blood cleanser, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Seeds, Wood
Fruits, Leaves, Shoots
Other Uses
Edible yellow dye is obtained, Used as essential oil, Yields a volatile oil that is used in soap making
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
EUONYMUS europaeus 'Aldenhamensis'
Maianthemum racemosum
Common Name
Spindle Tree, Common Spindle, European Spindle
Treacleberry, feathery false lily of the valley, false Solomon's seal, Solomon's plume, false spikenard
In Hindi
Spindle Tree
Treacleberry
In German
Spindelbaum
Treacleberry
In French
Spindle Arbre
Treacleberry
In Spanish
Árbol del husillo
Treacleberry
In Greek
ατράκτου Δέντρο
Treacleberry
In Portuguese
Árvore spindle
Treacleberry
In Polish
Wrzeciono Drzewo
Treacleberry
In Latin
Ligno colos
Treacleberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Celastrales
Liliales
Family
Celastraceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Euonymus
Maianthemum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asparagales, Monocots
Subfamily
Celastroideae
Nolinoideae
Season and Care of Spindle Tree and Treacleberry
Season and care of Spindle Tree and Treacleberry is important to know. While considering everything about Spindle Tree and Treacleberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spindle Tree season is Fall and Treacleberry season is Fall. The type of soil for Spindle Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Treacleberry is Loam while the PH of soil for Spindle Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Treacleberry is Acidic.
Spindle Tree and Treacleberry Physical Information
Spindle Tree and Treacleberry physical information is very important for comparison. Spindle Tree height is 370.00 cm and width 900.00 cm whereas Treacleberry height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Spindle Tree and Treacleberry are as follows:
Spindle Tree flower color: Yellow green
Spindle Tree leaf color: Green
Treacleberry flower color:
- Treacleberry leaf color:
Care of Spindle Tree and Treacleberry
Care of Spindle Tree and Treacleberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spindle Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Treacleberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Spindle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Treacleberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.