Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Euonymus fortunei, Euonymus alatus, Euonymus europaeus
Quercus alba, Quercus garryana
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Ridges, Valley, Wide range of ecological site
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
4-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
Red, Light Green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Purple, Red
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red
Red, Crimson, Dark Red
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate to elliptical
Spreading mass
Plant Season
Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Vine weevils
Aphids, Borers, Caterpillars, Citrus leaf miner, Galls, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchy eyes, Rhinitis, Runny nose, sneezing, Sore eyes, Throat itching, Watery eyes, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic
anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diarrhea, Diuretic, gallstones, Kidney Stones
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Seeds, Wood
Whole plant
Other Uses
Edible yellow dye is obtained, Used as essential oil, Yields a volatile oil that is used in soap making
Application in Furniture, Basketary, Grown for shade, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
EUONYMUS europaeus 'Aldenhamensis'
QUERCUS alba
Common Name
Spindle Tree, Common Spindle, European Spindle
White Oak
In Hindi
Spindle Tree
सफेद ओक
In German
Spindelbaum
weiße Eiche
In French
Spindle Arbre
chêne blanc
In Spanish
Árbol del husillo
roble blanco
In Greek
ατράκτου Δέντρο
White Oak
In Portuguese
Árvore spindle
Carvalho branco
In Polish
Wrzeciono Drzewo
biały dąb
In Latin
Ligno colos
Quercus alba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Celastrales
Fagales
Family
Celastraceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Celastroideae
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Season and Care of Spindle Tree and White Oak
Season and care of Spindle Tree and White Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Spindle Tree and White Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spindle Tree season is Fall and White Oak season is Fall. The type of soil for Spindle Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for White Oak is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Spindle Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for White Oak is Acidic, Neutral.
Spindle Tree and White Oak Physical Information
Spindle Tree and White Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Spindle Tree height is 370.00 cm and width 900.00 cm whereas White Oak height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Spindle Tree and White Oak are as follows:
Spindle Tree flower color: Yellow green
Spindle Tree leaf color: Green
White Oak flower color: Red, Light Green and Chartreuse
- White Oak leaf color: Green, Light Green and Pink
Care of Spindle Tree and White Oak
Care of Spindle Tree and White Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spindle Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and White Oak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove short twigs. In summer Spindle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.