Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Mexico, Central America
Types
Euonymus fortunei, Euonymus alatus, Euonymus europaeus
Reinikie, Dade, Pike, Suebelle and Golden
Climate
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Tropical Highlands
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, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
Light Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Purple, Red
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Light Green
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
Alternate
Plant Season
Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full 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
Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings, Vegetative
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Do not water frequently, Needs more water during establishment, Water during dry weather
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
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
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Mild Allergen
drowsiness
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic
Anti-carcinogenic effects, Colon Cancer
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Seeds, Wood
Fruits, Pulp, Seeds
Other Uses
Edible yellow dye is obtained, Used as essential oil, Yields a volatile oil that is used in soap making
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
EUONYMUS europaeus 'Aldenhamensis'
CASIMIROA edulis
Common Name
Spindle Tree, Common Spindle, European Spindle
White Sapote
In Hindi
Spindle Tree
White Sapote
In German
Spindelbaum
White Sapote
In French
Spindle Arbre
Sapote blanche
In Spanish
Árbol del husillo
White Sapote
In Greek
ατράκτου Δέντρο
White Sapote
In Portuguese
Árvore spindle
White Sapote
In Polish
Wrzeciono Drzewo
White Sapote
In Latin
Ligno colos
White Sapote
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 White Sapote
Season and care of Spindle Tree and White Sapote is important to know. While considering everything about Spindle Tree and White Sapote Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spindle Tree season is Fall and White Sapote season is Fall. The type of soil for Spindle Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for White Sapote is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Spindle Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for White Sapote is Acidic, Neutral.
Spindle Tree and White Sapote Physical Information
Spindle Tree and White Sapote physical information is very important for comparison. Spindle Tree height is 370.00 cm and width 900.00 cm whereas White Sapote height is 610.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Spindle Tree and White Sapote are as follows:
Spindle Tree flower color: Yellow green
Spindle Tree leaf color: Green
White Sapote flower color: Light Green and Ivory
- White Sapote leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Spindle Tree and White Sapote
Care of Spindle Tree and White Sapote include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spindle Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and White Sapote 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 White Sapote needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.