Euonymus japonicus 'Microphyllus'
Box-Leaf Euonymus
Description
A dwarf, compact evergreen shrub with small, dark green leaves, this plant is an example of an excellent dwarf hedge or foundation shrub. It requires full sun for proper growth.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Medium, High
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Rocky
Soil Condition
Rich
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Ranch
Accenting Features
n/a
Seasonal Interest
n/a
Location Uses
Entry, Foundation
Special Uses
Hedge, Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Consider replacing some lawn areas with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.
Good candidates for removal are portions of large lawns, areas where no one uses the grass, patches that don't grow well, or spaces too small to water without overspray.