Euonymus, Boxleaf Euonymus, Japanese Spindletree

Euonymusjaponicus

Genus
Euonymus (yoo-ON-ih-mus)
Species
japonicus (juh-PON-ih-kus)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

San Francisco, California

New Caney, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
1
neutral
0
negative
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San Francisco, CA | November 2002 | positive

Although prone to mildew this plant can tolerate seaside conditions. It comes in many varities.

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Seward, AK (Zone 3b) | October 2002 | neutral

Evergreen Japanese Spindle Bush is native to Southern Japan. The shrub habit is oval to rounded, more densely foliated in sun than in sha...Read More

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