Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Australia
Types
Euonymus fortunei, Euonymus alatus, Euonymus europaeus
Acacia salicina, Acacia stenophylla
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
10-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Purple, Red
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate to elliptical
Narrow
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Fall, Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
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
Average Water Needs
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
Clay, 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
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Seeds, Wood
Flowers, Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Edible yellow dye is obtained, Used as essential oil, Yields a volatile oil that is used in soap making
Charcoal, Edible yellow dye is obtained, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
EUONYMUS europaeus 'Aldenhamensis'
ACACIA salicina
Common Name
Spindle Tree, Common Spindle, European Spindle
Cooba, Willow Acacia
In Hindi
Spindle Tree
willow acacia
In German
Spindelbaum
Weiden Akazie
In French
Spindle Arbre
saule acacia
In Spanish
Árbol del husillo
acacia sauce
In Greek
ατράκτου Δέντρο
ιτιά ακακίας
In Portuguese
Árvore spindle
salgueiro de acácia
In Polish
Wrzeciono Drzewo
wierzba akacji
In Latin
Ligno colos
lignis salices
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Celastrales
Fabales
Family
Celastraceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Celastroideae
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Season and Care of Spindle Tree and Willow Acacia
Season and care of Spindle Tree and Willow Acacia is important to know. While considering everything about Spindle Tree and Willow Acacia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spindle Tree season is Fall and Willow Acacia season is Fall. The type of soil for Spindle Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Willow Acacia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Spindle Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Willow Acacia is Acidic, Neutral.
Spindle Tree and Willow Acacia Physical Information
Spindle Tree and Willow Acacia physical information is very important for comparison. Spindle Tree height is 370.00 cm and width 900.00 cm whereas Willow Acacia height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Spindle Tree and Willow Acacia are as follows:
Spindle Tree flower color: Yellow green
Spindle Tree leaf color: Green
Willow Acacia flower color: Yellow
- Willow Acacia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Spindle Tree and Willow Acacia
Care of Spindle Tree and Willow Acacia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spindle Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Willow Acacia 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 Willow Acacia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.