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Japanese Euonymus

Euonymus Japonicus

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Overview

Euonymus japonicus, or Japanese Euonymus, is an evergreen shrub with glossy, oval leaves and a dense, upright growth habit. It reaches 6-8 feet in height and 4-6 feet in width, suitable for hedges or foundation plantings. This versatile shrub thrives in Zones 6-9. It prefers full sun to part shade and well-drained soil. Occasional pruning maintains its shape, and it's resistant to diseases and pests.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater LowZones 5–10Type ShrubClimate Temperate
Japanese Euonymus (Euonymus Japonicus) — is an evergreen shrub with a robust and compact growth habit
Japanese Euonymus (Euonymus Japonicus) — Measuring about 2 to 3 inches long, the foliage may exhibit subtle variegation depending on the cultivarJapanese Euonymus (Euonymus Japonicus) — It reaches 6-8 feet in height and 4-6 feet in width, suitable for hedges or foundation plantingsJapanese Euonymus (Euonymus Japonicus) — the Japanese Euonymus requires well-drained soil and thrives in full sun to partial shadeJapanese Euonymus (Euonymus Japonicus) — Insignificant greenish-white flowers may appear in late spring to early summerJapanese Euonymus (Euonymus Japonicus) — oval-shaped leaves are a deepJapanese Euonymus (Euonymus Japonicus) — rounded bush.<br><br>Its leathery+29

Culture

Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Low
USDA zones
5–10

Shape & size

Mature height
6–8 Ft.
Mature width
4–6 Ft.

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Celastraceae
Climate
Temperate

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Japanese Euonymus (Euonymus Japonicus) — is an evergreen shrub with a robust and compact growth habit
Japanese Euonymus (Euonymus Japonicus) — Measuring about 2 to 3 inches long, the foliage may exhibit subtle variegation depending on the cultivar
Japanese Euonymus (Euonymus Japonicus) — It reaches 6-8 feet in height and 4-6 feet in width, suitable for hedges or foundation plantings
Japanese Euonymus (Euonymus Japonicus) — the Japanese Euonymus requires well-drained soil and thrives in full sun to partial shade
Japanese Euonymus (Euonymus Japonicus) — Insignificant greenish-white flowers may appear in late spring to early summer
Japanese Euonymus (Euonymus Japonicus) — oval-shaped leaves are a deep
Japanese Euonymus (Euonymus Japonicus) — rounded bush.<br><br>Its leathery
Japanese Euonymus (Euonymus Japonicus) — is an evergreen shrub with glossy
Japanese Euonymus (Euonymus Japonicus) — While being drought-tolerant once established, it benefits from regular watering during prolonged dry spells
Japanese Euonymus (Euonymus Japonicus) — upright form that can be pruned into geometric shapes or maintained as a natural
Japanese Euonymus (Euonymus Japonicus) — Occasional pruning maintains its shape, and it's resistant to diseases and pests
Japanese Euonymus (Euonymus Japonicus) — making it an ideal selection for formal landscape designs
Japanese Euonymus (Euonymus Japonicus) — It prefers full sun to part shade and well-drained soil
Japanese Euonymus (Euonymus Japonicus) — providing year-round interest
Japanese Euonymus (Euonymus Japonicus) — It typically reaches heights of 6 to 8 feet and spreads of 4 to 6 feet
Japanese Euonymus (Euonymus Japonicus) — This versatile shrub thrives in Zones 6-9
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