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White Variegated Euonymus

Euonymus Japonicus 'Silver Queen'

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Overview

The Euonymus japonicus 'Silver Queen' is a striking evergreen showcasing glossy, green leaves edged with creamy white. Ideal as a formal hedge or stand-alone shrub, it reaches up to 6 feet tall and 3 feet wide. Prefers full sun to part shade, it's easy to maintain and requires well-drained soil. Drought-tolerant once established, it adds year-round interest and contrast to any landscape design. USDA Hardiness Zones 6-9.

Sun FullWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 10–10Type Broadleaf Evergreen, Shrub
White Variegated Euonymus (Euonymus Japonicus 'Silver Queen') — green leaves edged with creamy white
White Variegated Euonymus (Euonymus Japonicus 'Silver Queen') — The Euonymus japonicus 'Silver Queen' is a striking evergreen showcasing glossy

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
10–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Broadleaf Evergreen, Shrub
Family
Celastraceae

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White Variegated Euonymus (Euonymus Japonicus 'Silver Queen') — green leaves edged with creamy white
White Variegated Euonymus (Euonymus Japonicus 'Silver Queen') — The Euonymus japonicus 'Silver Queen' is a striking evergreen showcasing glossy

Photograph: Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

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