Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Euonymus fortunei, Euonymus alatus, Euonymus europaeus
it is a type of birch
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Hillside, Mountain tops
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
4-7
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow green
Light Yellow, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Purple, Red
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red
Yellow
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate to elliptical
Oval
Plant Season
Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial 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
Early 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
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, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to half of its height
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Vine weevils
Borers, Chlorosis
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Respiratory problems, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Seeds, Wood
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Edible yellow dye is obtained, Used as essential oil, Yields a volatile oil that is used in soap making
Edible syrup, used for making charcoal, Used for making wood alcohol, Used in Furniture
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'
BETULA alleghaniensis
Common Name
Spindle Tree, Common Spindle, European Spindle
Yellow Birch
In Hindi
Spindle Tree
Yellow Birch
In German
Spindelbaum
Yellow Birch
In French
Spindle Arbre
bouleau jaune
In Spanish
Árbol del husillo
Abedul amarillo
In Greek
ατράκτου Δέντρο
κίτρινο Birch
In Portuguese
Árvore spindle
κίτρινο Birch
In Polish
Wrzeciono Drzewo
żółte brzozy
In Latin
Ligno colos
Birch flavum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Celastrales
Fagales
Family
Celastraceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
-
Subfamily
Celastroideae
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Season and Care of Spindle Tree and Yellow Birch
Season and care of Spindle Tree and Yellow Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Spindle Tree and Yellow Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spindle Tree season is Fall and Yellow Birch season is Fall. The type of soil for Spindle Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Yellow Birch is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Spindle Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Yellow Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Spindle Tree and Yellow Birch Physical Information
Spindle Tree and Yellow Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Spindle Tree height is 370.00 cm and width 900.00 cm whereas Yellow Birch height is 1,680.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Spindle Tree and Yellow Birch are as follows:
Spindle Tree flower color: Yellow green
Spindle Tree leaf color: Green
Yellow Birch flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
- Yellow Birch leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Spindle Tree and Yellow Birch
Care of Spindle Tree and Yellow Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spindle Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Yellow Birch pruning is done Prune to half of its height. In summer Spindle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Yellow Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.