Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
China, Japan, Korea
Types
Euonymus fortunei, Euonymus alatus, Euonymus europaeus
jiujiangense, horizontale
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
5-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Purple, Red
Red, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate to elliptical
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune every year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Vine weevils
Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Mild Allergen
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic
-
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Seeds, Wood
-
Other Uses
Edible yellow dye is obtained, Used as essential oil, Yields a volatile oil that is used in soap making
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
EUONYMUS europaeus 'Aldenhamensis'
ACER buergerianum
Common Name
Spindle Tree, Common Spindle, European Spindle
Trident Maple
In Hindi
Spindle Tree
ट्राइडेंट मेपल
In German
Spindelbaum
Trident-Ahorn
In French
Spindle Arbre
Trident Maple
In Spanish
Árbol del husillo
arce de Trident
In Greek
ατράκτου Δέντρο
Trident Maple
In Portuguese
Árvore spindle
bordo Trident
In Polish
Wrzeciono Drzewo
Trident klon
In Latin
Ligno colos
Trident Maple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Celastrales
Sapindales
Family
Celastraceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Celastroideae
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Spindle Tree and Trident Maple
Season and care of Spindle Tree and Trident Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Spindle Tree and Trident Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spindle Tree season is Fall and Trident Maple season is Fall. The type of soil for Spindle Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Trident Maple is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Spindle Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Trident Maple is Acidic.
Spindle Tree and Trident Maple Physical Information
Spindle Tree and Trident Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Spindle Tree height is 370.00 cm and width 900.00 cm whereas Trident Maple height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Spindle Tree and Trident Maple are as follows:
Spindle Tree flower color: Yellow green
Spindle Tree leaf color: Green
Trident Maple flower color: Light Yellow and Yellow green
- Trident Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Spindle Tree and Trident Maple
Care of Spindle Tree and Trident Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spindle Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Trident Maple pruning is done Prune every year, 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 Trident Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.