Boxleaf Euonymus
Euonymus japonicus 'Microphyllus'
SKU
3510
Needing minimal trimming, this compact shrub is perfect for a low hedge or border. It has a beautiful, formal appearance. Grows well in heat and poor soils. Evergreen. Full sun. Slow grower to 1 to 2 feet tall, 1 foot wide or smaller. Cutting grown.
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6 - 9 Change
Full sun, Partial sun
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | yoo-ON-ih-mus juh-PON-ih-kus my-kro-FIL-us |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Slow growing; reaches 1 to 2 ft. tall and half as wide in 10 years. |
| Bloom Time | Inconspicuous; prized for foliage. |
| 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. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Color | Green |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Contemporary, Mediterranean |
| Growth Habit | Erect |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hedge, Mass Planting, Coastal Exposure |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Soil Needs | Tree & Shrub Food |
| Special Feature | Easy Care, Tolerates Poor Soils, Year-round Interest, Compact Form, Tolerates Road Salt |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers. |
| Key Feature | Low Hedge Plant |
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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