Boxleaf Euonymus
Euonymus japonicus 'Microphyllus'
Pronunciation: yoo-ON-ih-mus juh-PON-ih-kus my-kro-FIL-us
SKU #03510
| Description | Deep green, dense foliage on this compact plant provides a beautiful, formal appearance with minimal trimming. Tolerant of a variety of conditions including heat, poor soils and salt spray. An excellent container specimen. Perfect for a low hedge or border. Evergreen. |
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| Light | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Watering | Water when top 3 inches of soil is dry. |
| Blooms | Inconspicuous; prized for foliage. |
| Mature Size | Slow growing; reaches 1 to 2 ft. tall and half as wide in 10 years. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
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| Special Features | Easy Care, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Black Walnut Tolerant, Road Salt Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hedge |
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| Design Ideas | Here's the charming little hedge of your dreams without the off-color of boxwoods in drier climates. Grow in single or double alternating row hedges to accentuate formal beds and parterres. Also may be used as individuals sheared into mini cones or spheres. |
| Flower Color | Green |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Rhododendron (Rhododendron); Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Coneflower (Echinacea); Daylily (Hemerocallis); Coral Bells (Heuchera) |
| Care | Easy to grow in average, well-drained soils. Best with full sun in humid climates and afternoon shade in extremely hot climates. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. Fertilize in early spring. Prune occasionally for a tidy appearance. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 6-9
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 9
Good to grow!
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Seattle, Washington 98144
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