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Variegated Boxleaf Euonymus

Variegated Boxleaf Euonymus

Euonymus japonicus microphyllus 'Variegatus'

shrub part shade💧💧 moderate waterZone 6bZone 9b

A compact evergreen shrub with tiny, variegated foliage of cream and green, prized for its ornamental leaf color and fine texture. Slow-growing and ideal for hedging, borders, or containers.

Overview

Form
compact, upright, mounding
Growth Rate
slow
Size
1.5–3′ tall × 1.5–3′ wide
Dormancy
evergreen

Tolerances & Soil

low
Zone 6bZone 9b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 6b to Zone 9b

pH Range

5.57.5
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 5.5 to 7.5

Seasonality

Season of Interest

SpringSummerFallWinter

Shrub

Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.

Native Range

Japan

Function & Care

hedgerow

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
moderate
Propagation
cutting

Companion Planting

Plants well with