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 Notes: |
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