Botanical Name: Euonymus japonicus 'Microphyllus'
Common Name: Boxleaf euonymus Type of Plant: dicot: shrub Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape erect, compact, densely branched, forms a small, rounded canopy Height 1-2' Spread 1-2' Growth Rate slow Environment: Exposure outdoors full sun Soil tolerates most any soil Hardiness hardy, (zones 5-20) Morphology: Leaves pinnate, opposite, elliptic-oval, serrate, shiny dark green above, bright green beneath Flowers inconspicuous tiny green flowers Fruit inconspicuous capsule Propagation: semihardwood cuttings Usage: facer, low border, hedges, rock gardens, good choice in difficult soils and landscape situations Landscape Care: Watering takes regular watering – tolerates occasional drought Fertilizing balanced in spring Pruning little is needed – can be sheared Pests/Diseases spider mite, powdery mildew Special Conditions/Other Origin: Japan Family: Celastraceae Notes: |
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