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    Euonymus japonicus 'Microphyllus'

    Also Known As

    • Microphyllus Boxleaf Euonymus

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 1'-2'
    • W: 1'

    planting zones

    • 7a-9b

    Euonymus japonicus 'Microphyllus' plant details

    Euonymus japonicus 'Microphyllus' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. and pink and red fruit. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in alkaline, average, lean, rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Euonymus japonicus 'Microphyllus'

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: celastraceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 1 FT wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
    Uses: border plant, hedge

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Euonymus japonicus 'Microphyllus'

    USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Soil needs: alkaline, average, lean, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Evergreen shrub marked by particularly small leaves and suitable for a low hedge or border, growing slowly to 1-2 ft tall and only 1 ft wide. Tolerant of many conditions - sun to part shade, good to poor soil -- but happiest in well-drained soil with regular summer water. Flowers are inconspicuous but seeds that follow are showy pink capsules. Tolerant of coastal conditions. Frost hardy to 0F, USDA zone 7.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    Gardening facts about Euonymus japonicus 'Microphyllus' plant

    How to Grow Euonymus japonicus 'Microphyllus'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • alkaline
      • adaptable
      • average
      • lean
      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Fruit

      • pink
      • red

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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