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Japanese Euonymus
Euonymus japonicus 'Grandifolius'
Pronunciation: yoo-ON-ih-mus juh-PON-ih-kus grand-i-FO-lia
SKU #03500
LIGHT:
Full sun, Partial sun
WATER:
Water when top 3 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE:
Quickly reaches 6 to 8 ft. tall, 4 to 6 ft. wide, in natural form.
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| Description | A great evergreen shrub for use as a hedge or screen that is adaptable to adverse conditions including poor soil and hot climates. Attractive, tightly branched, compact growth with dense, glossy green, leathery foliage is excellent for maintaining as a topiary form. |
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| Bloom Time | Inconspicuous; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Fast Growing, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Black Walnut Tolerant, Road Salt Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Espalier, Hedge, Privacy Screen, Suitable for Topiary |
| Design Ideas | This is an ideal, no-fail plant for formal hedges. Takes the worst weather and soils. Neat tidy habit makes for a great partition between shrub and flower beds of varying themes. Use as a living fence to divide and surround without competing with perennials and flowering trees. |
| Flower Color | Green |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Juniper (Juniperus); Weigela (Weigela); Spirea (Spiraea); Potentilla (Potentilla); Boxwood (Buxus) |
| Care Instructions | Easy to grow in average, well-drained soils. Best with full sun in humid climates and afternoon shade in extremely hot climates. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. Feed before new growth begins in spring. Prune regularly to maintain shape as a topiary. |
Details
| Description | A great evergreen shrub for use as a hedge or screen that is adaptable to adverse conditions including poor soil and hot climates. Attractive, tightly branched, compact growth with dense, glossy green, leathery foliage is excellent for maintaining as a topiary form. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Inconspicuous; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Fast Growing, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Black Walnut Tolerant, Road Salt Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Espalier, Hedge, Privacy Screen, Suitable for Topiary |
|---|---|
| Design Ideas | This is an ideal, no-fail plant for formal hedges. Takes the worst weather and soils. Neat tidy habit makes for a great partition between shrub and flower beds of varying themes. Use as a living fence to divide and surround without competing with perennials and flowering trees. |
| Flower Color | Green |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Juniper (Juniperus); Weigela (Weigela); Spirea (Spiraea); Potentilla (Potentilla); Boxwood (Buxus) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Easy to grow in average, well-drained soils. Best with full sun in humid climates and afternoon shade in extremely hot climates. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. Feed before new growth begins in spring. Prune regularly to maintain shape as a topiary. |
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Frequently asked questions
Does Japanese Euonymus produce flowers?
Inconspicuous; prized for foliage.
Is Japanese Euonymus evergreen or deciduous?
Japanese Euonymus is Evergreen.
What are the special features of Japanese Euonymus?
Japanese Euonymus is Easy Care, Fast Growing, Compact Form.
Is Japanese Euonymus resistant to pests or animals?
Coastal Exposure, Black Walnut Tolerant, Road Salt Tolerant
How fast does Japanese Euonymus grow?
Japanese Euonymus has a Fast growth rate.
What is the growth habit of Japanese Euonymus?
Japanese Euonymus grows in an Upright habit.
Where can I use Japanese Euonymus in my landscape?
Japanese Euonymus is suitable for: Border, Container, Espalier, Hedge, Privacy Screen, Suitable for Topiary.
How can I use Japanese Euonymus in my garden design?
This is an ideal, no-fail plant for formal hedges. Takes the worst weather and soils. Neat tidy habit makes for a great partition between shrub and flower beds of varying themes. Use as a living fence to divide and surround without competing with perennials and flowering trees.
What color are Japanese Euonymus flowers?
Japanese Euonymus produces Green flowers.
What color is the foliage of Japanese Euonymus?
Japanese Euonymus has Green foliage.
What plants grow well with Japanese Euonymus?
Good companion plants for Japanese Euonymus include: Juniper (Juniperus); Weigela (Weigela); Spirea (Spiraea); Potentilla (Potentilla); Boxwood (Buxus).
How do I care for Japanese Euonymus?
Easy to grow in average, well-drained soils. Best with full sun in humid climates and afternoon shade in extremely hot climates. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. Feed before new growth begins in spring. Prune regularly to maintain shape as a topiary.
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