Plant species

Euonymus japonicus microphyllus

3 varieties available

Euonymus japonicus microphyllus is an evergreen shrub with small, dense leaves, ideal for hedges and borders. It flowers in spring and summer, tolerates pruning well, and adapts to various soils.

Evergreen Low maintenance Tolerant to pruning

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Attributes

Type

Shrub, evergreen

Spread

1.5 – 2.5 m

Soil

Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil pH

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Min. temperature

-10 °C

Data: Royal Horticultural Society, Missouri Botanical Garden

Care guide

Sun

Full sun to partial shade

Water

Moderate

Height

1.5–3 m

Hardiness

Medium

Flowering

Spring–Summer

Foliage

Evergreen

Safety

Humans/Pets: Harmful if eaten, wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling. For further information and contact numbers regarding pets, see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants