Euonymus japonicus 'Microphyllus'

littleleaf Japanese spindletree or Japanese euonymus

Family	Celastraceae
Plant Type	shrub
Zone	USDA: 6a - 9b RHS: H - FH EGF: H2 - H5 Australia: 1 - 3
Care Level
Height	30 - 90 cm (1 - 3 ft)
Spread	30 - 60 cm (1 - 2 ft)
Light	full sun
Soil Moisture	average, well-drained
Soil Type	loam
Soil pH	neutral to alkaline

Description	The shrub Euonymus japonicus 'Microphyllus' (littleleaf Japanese spindletree) bears medium green blossoms during early summer. The glossy foliage is deep green in colour, fine in texture and evergreen. Euonymus japonicus 'Microphyllus' (littleleaf Japanese spindletree) bears multi-coloured fruit. This plant has cork-like bark.
Typical Uses	Edging and hedge.
Special Characteristics	Euonymus japonicus 'Microphyllus' tolerates salt.