Boxleaf Euonymus

Euonymus japonicus 'Microphyllus'

Sku #3510

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.

Light Needs

Partial to full sun

Light Needs
Water Needs

Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
USDA Zone ?

There are very few rules in gardening, but perhaps the most important one is to work within your zone. Choosing plants that grow and thrive in your particular climate is the very first step toward having a beautiful garden. Learn More

6 - 9

Change

Update My Zipcode

Add to Wishlist

Detail

Key Feature

Low Hedge Plant

Light Needs

Partial to full sun

Landscape Uses

Border, Coastal Exposure, Container, Hedge, Mass Planting

Watering Needs:Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.

Botanical Pronunciation:yoo-ON-ih-mus juh-PON-ih-kus my-kro-FIL-us

Plant type:Shrub

Deciduous/evergreen:Evergreen

Sunset climate zones:4 - 20

Growth habit:Rounded

Growth rate:Slow

Average landscape size:Slow growing; reaches 1 to 2 ft. tall and half as wide in 10 years.

Special features:Compact Form, Easy Care, Tolerates Road Salt, Year-round Interest

Foliage color:Green

Blooms:Inconspicuous; prized for foliage.

Flower color:Green

Garden styleAsian/Zen, Contemporary, Mediterranean

Design IdeasHere'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.

Companion PlantsRhododendron (Rhododendron); Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Coneflower (Echinacea); Daylily (Hemerocallis); Coral Bells (Heuchera)

Care

Care Information

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.Pruning time: spring after flowering.

Reviews