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A fabulous, small-leafed Euonymus which looks a little like box, Euonymus jap. Green Spire is a great alternative which can be used in just the same way in the garden without the problem of box blight. The bushy upright evergreen foliage is extremely hardy and can be clipped into short hedging or shapes – perfect for creating an edge to your border and between beds and pathways, or as a neat and fuss-free potted plant.Plant versatile and rapidly growing Euonymus jap. Green Spire in full sun or part shade in any soil type and it will reach an eventual height of 1m, with a spread of 50cm needing little to no maintenance.Euonymus jap. Green Spire is native to the Mediterranean and is sometimes referred to as Green Rocket. The dense foliage resembles small bay leaves, glossy in shades of green and slightly crimped at the edges.
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Key Information
| Latin Name | Euonymus japonicus Green Spire 9cm pot |
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| Common Name | Spindle tree |
| Hardiness | H6 (-15 to -20°C) |
| Type | Shrub |
| Format | 9cm Pots |
| Position | Full-Sun, Part-Shade, Part-Sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height in Maturity (m) | 1.00 m |
| Spread in Maturity (m) | 0.50 |
| Soil Conditions | Chalk Clay Loam Sand |
| Soil Acidity | Acid Alkaline Neutral |
| Aspect | South-facing, West-facing |
| Good for pots | Yes |
| Good for cutting | Yes |
| Good for groundcover | Yes |
