Botanical Name: Euonymus japonicus 'Microphylla'
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

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