Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America, Brazil
Europe, Western Asia
Types
Rosea, Chrysotricha, Impetiginosa, Avellanedae
Euonymus fortunei, Euonymus alatus, Euonymus europaeus
Habitat
Dry areas, Forest edges
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
4-7
Sunset Zone
H1, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Brown, Sandy Brown
Pink, Purple, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Red
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Lanceolate to elliptical
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Seperation, Vegetative Reproduction
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer, Water occasionally
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Powdery mildew, Vine weevils
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Alterative, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Wood
Bark, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
Edible yellow dye is obtained, Used as essential oil, Yields a volatile oil that is used in soap making
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
HANDROANTHUS billbergii
EUONYMUS europaeus 'Aldenhamensis'
Common Name
Guayacán, Tabebuia
Spindle Tree, Common Spindle, European Spindle
In Hindi
Tabebuia
Spindle Tree
In German
Tabebuia
Spindelbaum
In French
Tabebuia
Spindle Arbre
In Spanish
Tabebuia
Árbol del husillo
In Greek
Tabebuia
ατράκτου Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Tabebuia
Árvore spindle
In Polish
Tabebuia
Wrzeciono Drzewo
In Latin
Tabebuia
Ligno colos
Order
Lamiales
Celastrales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Celastraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Celastroideae
Season and Care of Tabebuia and Spindle Tree
Season and care of Tabebuia and Spindle Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Tabebuia and Spindle Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tabebuia season is Spring and Winter and Spindle Tree season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Tabebuia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Spindle Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tabebuia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Spindle Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tabebuia and Spindle Tree Physical Information
Tabebuia and Spindle Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Tabebuia height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Spindle Tree height is 370.00 cm and width 900.00 cm. The color specification of Tabebuia and Spindle Tree are as follows:
Tabebuia flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
Tabebuia leaf color: Green and Light Green
Spindle Tree flower color: Yellow green
- Spindle Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Tabebuia and Spindle Tree
Care of Tabebuia and Spindle Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tabebuia pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Spindle Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Tabebuia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Spindle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.