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Manhattan Euonymus

Euonymus 'Manhattan'

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Overview

The Manhattan Euonymus is a versatile evergreen shrub, ideal for hedges and foundation plantings. It reaches 6 to 8 feet tall and 4 to 6 feet wide, with lush, glossy green foliage. Hardy in zones 5-9, it thrives in full sun to partial shade. With minimal care, this low-maintenance plant provides year-round interest, tolerating a variety of soil types and urban conditions. Birds enjoy its inconspicuous, berry-like fruits.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater LowZones 5–10Type ShrubClimate Temperate
Manhattan Euonymus (Euonymus 'Manhattan') — tolerating a variety of soil types and urban conditions
Manhattan Euonymus (Euonymus 'Manhattan') — The Manhattan Euonymus is a versatile evergreen shrub, ideal for hedges and foundation plantingsManhattan Euonymus (Euonymus 'Manhattan') — this low-maintenance plant provides year-round interestManhattan Euonymus (Euonymus 'Manhattan') — It reaches 6 to 8 feet tall and 4 to 6 feet wide, with lush, glossy green foliageManhattan Euonymus (Euonymus 'Manhattan') — Birds enjoy its inconspicuous, berry-like fruitsManhattan Euonymus (Euonymus 'Manhattan') — Hardy in zones 5-9, it thrives in full sun to partial shade

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Celastraceae
Climate
Temperate

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Manhattan Euonymus (Euonymus 'Manhattan') — tolerating a variety of soil types and urban conditions
Manhattan Euonymus (Euonymus 'Manhattan') — The Manhattan Euonymus is a versatile evergreen shrub, ideal for hedges and foundation plantings
Manhattan Euonymus (Euonymus 'Manhattan') — this low-maintenance plant provides year-round interest
Manhattan Euonymus (Euonymus 'Manhattan') — It reaches 6 to 8 feet tall and 4 to 6 feet wide, with lush, glossy green foliage
Manhattan Euonymus (Euonymus 'Manhattan') — Birds enjoy its inconspicuous, berry-like fruits
Manhattan Euonymus (Euonymus 'Manhattan') — Hardy in zones 5-9, it thrives in full sun to partial shade

Photograph: David J. Stang, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

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