Japanese spindle tree
Euonymus japonicus
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A compact evergreen shrub with glossy, deep green foliage and small greenish-white flowers followed by colorful pink and orange capsules. Hardy and versatile, it works well as a hedge, screen, or specimen plant.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
Japan
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Notable Cultivars
Euonymus japonicus microphyllus 'Variegatus' is a cultivar of Euonymus japonicus. This cultivar carries small, white-edged leaves on a compact form, distinct from the plain green species.
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
A compact evergreen shrub with glossy, deep green foliage and small greenish-white flowers followed by colorful pink and orange capsules. Hardy and versatile, it works well as a hedge, screen, or specimen plant.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Japanese spindle tree grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
Japan
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
Companion Planting
Plants well with
Notable Cultivars
Euonymus japonicus microphyllus 'Variegatus' is a cultivar of Euonymus japonicus. This cultivar carries small, white-edged leaves on a compact form, distinct from the plain green species.