Japanese Spindle
Euonymus japonicus
Also known as
Japanese euonymus
Arbre méditerranéen - euonymus japonicus by Enr-v (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Full Sun
Moderate care
Light watering
Frost Hardy
8a
USDA zone
-12°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
4m | Max | 2.5m |
2.5m | Min | 1.5m |
5 to reach maturity
Fruiting
spring
summer
autumn
winter
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Japanese Spindle Overview
Euonymus japonicus is an evergreen shrub or small tree that has great autumn colour. The foliage is dark green with glossy, leathery leaves that have slightly toothed edges. The flowers are a greenish-white and in autumn orange fruit hangs from pink seed coverings. Euonymus japonicus - also known as Japanese Spindle - is a bushy, medium-sized shrub that likes well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant so it can cope with periods of dryness. It can be used for hedging.
Common problems with Japanese Spindle
How to propagate Japanese Spindle
Cuttings
Seed
Seed in autumn.
Special features of Japanese Spindle
Autumn colour
Drought resistant
Attractive leaves
Hedge plant
Other uses of Japanese Spindle
Banks, hedging and specimen. Summer interest. Suitable for coastal conditions.
