Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western United States, California
Europe, Western Asia
Types
-
Euonymus fortunei, Euonymus alatus, Euonymus europaeus
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Woodland Garden
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
4-7
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Magenta
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Brown
Pink, Purple, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold, Sienna, Rose
Red
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Lanceolate to elliptical
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Root rot, Verticillium Wilt
Powdery mildew, Vine weevils
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland, Water gardening
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Alterative, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seedpod, Seeds
Bark, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Added to salads, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to weave baskets
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
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
CERCIS occidentalis
EUONYMUS europaeus 'Aldenhamensis'
Common Name
California Redbud, Western Redbud
Spindle Tree, Common Spindle, European Spindle
In Hindi
Western Redbud
Spindle Tree
In German
West Redbud
Spindelbaum
In French
Redbud Western
Spindle Arbre
In Spanish
Redbud Occidental
Árbol del husillo
In Greek
Δυτική κουτσουπιά
ατράκτου Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Redbud ocidental
Árvore spindle
In Polish
Zachodnia Redbud
Wrzeciono Drzewo
In Latin
Western Cercis
Ligno colos
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Celastrales
Family
Fabaceae
Celastraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cercideae
Euonymeae
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Celastroideae
Season and Care of Western Redbud and Spindle Tree
Season and care of Western Redbud and Spindle Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Western Redbud and Spindle Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Western Redbud season is Spring and Fall and Spindle Tree season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Western Redbud is Clay, Loam and for Spindle Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Western Redbud is Acidic, Neutral and for Spindle Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Western Redbud and Spindle Tree Physical Information
Western Redbud and Spindle Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Western Redbud height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Spindle Tree height is 370.00 cm and width 900.00 cm. The color specification of Western Redbud and Spindle Tree are as follows:
Western Redbud flower color: Magenta
Western Redbud leaf color: Bronze
Spindle Tree flower color: Yellow green
- Spindle Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Western Redbud and Spindle Tree
Care of Western Redbud and Spindle Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Western Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Spindle Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Western Redbud 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.