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    Euonymus japonicus

    Plant type

    tree, shrub

    size

    • H: 10'-15'
    • W: 10'-15'

    planting zones

    • 6a-9b

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    Euonymus japonicus plant details

    Euonymus japonicus is a broadleaf evergreen shrub or tree with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Features glossy texture. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in alkaline and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Euonymus japonicus

    Plant type: shrub or tree
    Plant family: celastraceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 10 FT - 15 FT - wide, 10 FT - 15 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in spring
    Uses: leathery leaves

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Euonymus japonicus

    USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Soil needs: alkaline and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This evergreen species can be a shrub or small tree to 12'. Ideal for hedging. The dark green glossy leaves are obovate, leathery and up to 2½" long. The flower, a 4-petaled greenish white cyme, appears in June. Spherical, winged fruit follow in late summer and early fall.

    By: Greer Gardens Inc.

    Gardening facts about Euonymus japonicus plant

    How to Grow Euonymus japonicus

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Soil Needs

      • alkaline
      • adaptable
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Fruit

      • red

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glossy

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    aka Euonymus fortunei 'Colorata', Colorata Wintercreeper, Coloratus Wintercreeper, Purple Leaf Wintercreeper

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Groundcover

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 12"-18"

    Width: 24"-36"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular
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    Euonymus carnosus

    aka Fleshy-flowered Spindletree

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 8'-15'

    Width: 6'-12'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
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    Euonymus europaeus 'Red Ace'

    aka Euonymus europaeus 'Ace', European Spindle Tree, Red Ace Spindle Tree

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 8'-10'

    Width: 8'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • occasional
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    Euonymus fortunei 'Wolong Ghost'

    aka Silver-Veined Wintercreeper

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Groundcover, Vine

    Zones

    5a-10b

    Size

    Height: 6"-10"

    Width: 36"-48"

    • sun - shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
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    Euonymus fortunei 'Emerald 'n' Gold'

    aka Euonymus 'Emerald and Gold' std, Euonymus fortunei 'Emerald & Gold', Euonymus fortunei 'Emerald N Gold', Emerald 'n' Gold Wintercreeper, Emerald and Gold Spindle Tree

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    5a-8b

    Size

    Height: 18"-3'

    Width: 2'-4'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Euonymus fortunei 'Emerald 'n' Gold' foliage, form by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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