Overview
Euonymus fortunei 'Sarcoxie' is a bushy, upright, rounded, low and spreading shrubs in the genus Euonymus, part of the Celastraceae family, with evergreen, deciduous foliage. Euonymus fortunei 'Sarcoxie' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include hedging and screens, flower borders and beds, low maintenance, cottage and informal garden and city and courtyard gardens.
About
Euonymus fortunei 'Sarcoxie' is a cultivar of Euonymus, a genus of deciduous or evergreen shrubs and small trees known for their autumn foliage and small flowers that develop into vibrant fruits. This cultivar is an evergreen shrub with a bushy, upright, rounded, and low spreading habit. It thrives in fertile, well-drained soil and can be grown in full sun or partial shade, tolerating a range of soil types and pH levels. Hardy to UK zone H5, it is suitable for hedging, screens, flower borders, and informal gardens, offering seasonal interest in spring and summer.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Euonymus
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Euonymus fortunei 'Sarcoxie' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Shrubs
- Habit
- Bushy, Upright, Rounded, Low and spreading
- Foliage
- Evergreen, Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Hedging and screens, Flower borders and beds, Low Maintenance, Cottage and informal garden, City and courtyard gardens
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Euonymus fortunei 'Sarcoxie'
- Propagation
- Semi-ripe cuttings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Vine weevil, Horse chestnut scale, Euonymus scale, Caterpillars
- Disease resistance
- Powdery mildews, Leaf spot, Honey fungus
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Euonymus fortunei 'Sarcoxie'?
Euonymus fortunei 'Sarcoxie' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Euonymus fortunei 'Sarcoxie' need?
Euonymus fortunei 'Sarcoxie' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained to well-drained.
Is Euonymus fortunei 'Sarcoxie' hardy in the UK?
Euonymus fortunei 'Sarcoxie' has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Euonymus fortunei 'Sarcoxie'?
Semi-ripe cuttings, Semi-hardwood cuttings.
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