About
An upright, compact cultivar, forming a shrub up to 1m high, with small, glossy, dark green leathery oval leaves.
About the genus
Euonymus can be deciduous or evergreen shrubs or small trees, often with fine autumn colour, and small flowers followed by colourful fruits
Growing conditions
SunlightFull shade, Full sun, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectWest-facing, East-facing, South-facing, North-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeShrubs
HabitBushy
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCoastal, City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden
ToxicityHarmful if eaten. Wear gloves and wash hands after handling
Care notes
CultivationGrow in sun or shade in moist but well-drained soil
PruningNo pruning usually required: see Pruning group 1 or Pruning group 8
PropagationPropagate by nodal semi-hardwood cuttings taken between early summer and mid-autumn
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to vine weevil, horse chestnut scale, euonymus scale and caterpillars
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to powdery mildews, a leaf spot and sometimes honey fungus