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Euonymus japonicus

Family Celastraceae
Plant Type shrub
Zone USDA:   6a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H2 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level
Height 2.4 - 3 m (8 - 10 ft)
Spread 1.5 - 1.8 m (5 - 6 ft)
Light full sun to shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH neutral to alkaline

Description Euonymus japonicus (Japanese spindletree) bears pastel yellow and fragrant flowers during late spring to early summer. This shrub is rounded in form and has deep green foliage that is showy, glossy, medium textured and evergreen. The fruit produced by Euonymus japonicus (Japanese spindletree) is showy and bi-coloured. The bark is cork-like in texture. Find a prominent place in your garden for this stunning shrub which has been designated a specimen.
Typical Uses Border, container, hedge, foundation, specimen and screening.
Special Characteristics It is worthy to note that Euonymus japonicus tolerates salt.
Cautions Where conditions are favourable, Euonymus japonicus (Japanese spindletree) can be invasive and may require maintenance to keep it under control. This plant is self-sowing and may spread broadly and randomly.