Botanical Name: Euonymus japonicus 'Chollipo'
Common Name: White-edged euonymus
Type of Plant: dicot: shrub
Character evergreen
 
Habit of Growth:
Overall Shape upright, rather dense, with a stiffly branched, rounded to oval form; medium textured woody shrub
Height 3-6' (10')
Spread 2-4'
Growth Rate moderate
 
Environment:
Exposure outdoors full sun
Soil well drained soil
Hardiness hardy (zones 5-20)
 
Morphology:
Leaves pinnate, opposite, oval-ovate, somewhat roundish, 1-2" long, blades green with white edge, somewhat serrate
Flowers tiny, greenish white flowers in terminal clusters
Fruit 1/4" capsule
 
Propagation:
semihardwood cuttings - best results in summer
 
Usage:
filler for variegated foliage, formal or informal hedges, may be pruned into screens, does poorly near coast
 
Landscape Care:
Watering prefers regular watering, tolerates occasional drought
Fertilizing balanced, as needed in the spring
Pruning head back frequently to maintain dense form; shear cutting is common
Pests/Diseases scale, powdery mildew near coast
Special Conditions/Other shade and poor air circulation contributes to powdery mildew
 
Origin: Japan
Family: Celastraceae

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