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EUONYMUS japonicus 'Kathy'
Commonly known as Japanese spindle
Green leaves splashed & marginated white
Further Reading....
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EvergreenOval leaves 3-5cm (1-2in) long, narrowly margined.
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Height4m (13ft) -
Spread2m (6½ft)
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HedgeIdeal for hedging
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
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Tall ShrubDense, bushy shrub or small, erect tree.
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Hardy - cold winterHardy 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) -
Full sun -
Partial shade
EUONYMUS japonicus 'Kathy'
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Additional Features
Good to knowGood in coastal sites and for hedging
Pests & DiseasesCaterpillars, vine weevil, scale insects, powdery mildew, leaf spot.
Place of originChina, Japan, Korea. -
Garden Location/ConditionsCoastal / windswept
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf Colour (if not green)Silver variegated
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Leaf margin
Serrate(see photos above) -
Leaf shape
Obovate
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Pruning group
Pruning group 5Suitable 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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Seasonal InterestAutumnSpringSummerWinter
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Soil ConditionsFertile well drained soil
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Toxic - Category C
Harmful if eaten(People & Pets) -
Tree ShapeRounded to broadly spreading
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WildlifeRabbit Resistant
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Euonymus - Growing Guide
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4m (13ft)
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2m (6½ft) |
Useful extras...
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