Euonymus japonicus 'Microphyllus' – Evergreen Hedging (7.5L Pot)

Euonymus japonicus 'Microphyllus' is a dense little evergreen shrub with small glossy leaves, and the usual answer to a low formal hedge.

The leaves are dark green, oval and no bigger than a thumbnail, packed tightly onto a naturally neat plant. It clips into a crisp line, holds that line all winter, and is the shrub most gardeners reach for in place of box. It is naturally resistant to box blight, which is why so many gardeners have made the switch.

Plant it in full sun, partial shade or full shade. It takes most soils as long as the drainage is reasonable, chalk, clay, loam and sand included, and it stands up to exposed and seaside gardens. Once settled it is drought tolerant and needs very little water. Expect 75 to 100cm tall and 50 to 80cm wide in time.

Each plant is supplied as a well established 26cm root ball, which is our 7.5 litre size, well rooted and ready to plant straight out. For a continuous low hedge, space plants about 20 to 30cm apart, water well through the first season and trim lightly in spring or summer. Euonymus is poisonous to cats and dogs.

Cultural Information

• Common Name: Box leaved euonymus, small leaved Japanese spindle
• Fully Grown Height and Spread: 75 to 100cm tall and 50 to 80cm wide
• Growth Habit: Dense, compact, bushy evergreen shrub
• Perfect For: Low hedging, edging, borders, rockeries, containers and topiary
• Foliage: Small, glossy, dark green oval leaves held all year
• Flowering Time: Late spring to early summer. The greenish white flowers are small and easily missed
• Planting Position: Full sun, partial shade or full shade
• Soil Type: Any well drained soil, including chalk, clay, loam and sand
• Hardiness: Fully hardy, RHS H5
• Maintenance: Low. Trim lightly in spring or summer to hold the shape
• Seasonal Interest: Green foliage and structure all year round
• Type: Hardy evergreen shrub