Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
China, Eastern United States, Japan, Korea
Types
Euonymus fortunei, Euonymus alatus, Euonymus europaeus
Chinese Wisteria, Japanese wisteria, Silky wisteria, American wisteria
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Forest edges, River side
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, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vine/Liana
Flower Color
Yellow green
Pink, Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Pink, Purple, Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate to elliptical
Ovate
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Mid Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, when new, water every week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
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
Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune twice a year, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Vine weevils
Aphids, Canker, Crown gall, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Birds
Flying insects
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Hepatic, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Seeds, Wood
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Edible yellow dye is obtained, Used as essential oil, Yields a volatile oil that is used in soap making
Sometimes used for making wine
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Shady Tree, Showy Tree, Street Trees
Botanical Name
EUONYMUS europaeus 'Aldenhamensis'
Wisteria
Common Name
Spindle Tree, Common Spindle, European Spindle
Wisteria
In Hindi
Spindle Tree
Wisteria
In German
Spindelbaum
Glyzinien
In French
Spindle Arbre
Glycines
In Spanish
Árbol del husillo
Glicinas
In Greek
ατράκτου Δέντρο
γλυκίνη
In Portuguese
Árvore spindle
Glicínias
In Polish
Wrzeciono Drzewo
Wisteria
In Latin
Ligno colos
Wisteria
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Celastrales
Fabales
Family
Celastraceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Euonymeae
Millettieae
Subfamily
Celastroideae
Faboideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Spindle Tree and Wisteria
Season and care of Spindle Tree and Wisteria is important to know. While considering everything about Spindle Tree and Wisteria Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spindle Tree season is Fall and Wisteria season is Fall. The type of soil for Spindle Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Wisteria is Clay, Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Spindle Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Wisteria is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Spindle Tree and Wisteria Physical Information
Spindle Tree and Wisteria physical information is very important for comparison. Spindle Tree height is 370.00 cm and width 900.00 cm whereas Wisteria height is 10.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Spindle Tree and Wisteria are as follows:
Spindle Tree flower color: Yellow green
Spindle Tree leaf color: Green
Wisteria flower color: Pink, Purple and Violet
- Wisteria leaf color: Green
Care of Spindle Tree and Wisteria
Care of Spindle Tree and Wisteria include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spindle Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Wisteria pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune twice a year, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Spindle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wisteria needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.