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EUONYMUS japonicus
Commonly known as Japanese spindle
Forms an excellent evergreen hedge especially in exposed conditions
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Evergreen - narrowly oval, toothed, leathery leaves to 6cm (2½in) long.
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Height - 4m (13ft) -
Spread - 2m (6½ft)
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Hedge - Ideal for hedging
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Tall Shrub - dense, bushy shrub or erect small tree.
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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) -
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Harmful if eaten - These will give you an upset tummy, so please don't eat any of these. -
Additional Features - Good to know - - good in coastal sites. -
Pests & Diseases - caterpillars, vine weevil, scale insects, powdery mildew, leaf spot. -
Place of origin - China, Japan, Korea. -
Garden Location/Conditions - Coastal / windswept -
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Hardiness - Fully hardy -
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Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil -
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Tree Shape - Rounded to broadly spreading -
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Wildlife - Rabbit Resistant -
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Buy Varieties of EUONYMUS japonicus
EUONYMUS japonicus 'Aureus' >
Commonly known as: Japanese spindle.
Handsome bright green leaves with central gold splash
EUONYMUS japonicus 'Kathy' >
Commonly known as: Japanese spindle.
Green leaves splashed & marginated white
EUONYMUS japonicus 'Microphyllus Pulchellus' >
Commonly known as: Spindle.
('Microphyllus Aureus') - compact with gold foliage
EUONYMUS japonicus 'Microphyllus Albovariegatus' >
Commonly known as: Spindle.
('Microphyllus Variegatus') - compact, silver foliage
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