Japanese Euonymus
Euonymus Japonicus
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.
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
See full data, regional cultivation notes, and design tools. Build a client presentation around this plant.
Start your 14-day trialPhotos (36)
Related plants
Shrub
Boxleaf Euonymus
Euonymus Japonicus 'Microphyllus'
Broadleaf Evergreen
Canadale Gold Wintercreeper
Euonymus Fortunei 'Canadale Gold'
Shrub
Compact Burning Bush
Euonymus Alatus 'Compactus'
Broadleaf Evergreen
Emerald Gaiety Euonymus
Euonymus Fortunei 'Emerald Gaiety'
Shrub
Emerald 'N Gold Wintercreeper
Euonymus Fortunei 'Emerald 'N Gold'
Gold Splash® Wintercreeper
Euonymus fortunei