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EUONYMUS japonicus
Commonly known as Japanese spindle
Forms an excellent evergreen hedge especially in exposed conditions
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Good to know
Good in coastal sites and for hedging -
Pests & Diseases
Caterpillars, vine weevil, scale insects, powdery mildew, leaf spot. -
Place of origin
China, Japan, Korea. -
EvergreenObovate to narrowly oval, toothed, leathery leaves to 6cm (2½in) long.
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BorderSuitable for a shrub border
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Coastal / windswept
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Fully hardy
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Serrate
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Obovate
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Height
4m (13ft) -
Spread
2m (6½ft) -
HedgeIdeal for hedging
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Tall ShrubDense, bushy shrub or erect small tree.
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Pruning group 5
Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs that require minimal pruning.
Action: Trim or lightly cut back shoots that spoil symmetry. Deadhead regularly.
When: Annually after flowering.
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Hardy - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soil
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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harmful if eaten
People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents -
Rounded to broadly spreading
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size4m (13ft)
2m (6½ft)
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