Overview
Euonymus japonicus 'Green Spire' is a bushy, spreading, trailing, climbing shrub in the genus Euonymus, part of the Celastraceae family, with evergreen, deciduous foliage. It typically grows around 4.5 m tall. Euonymus japonicus 'Green Spire' grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include hedges, screens and borders. It is native to Japan.
About
Euonymus japonicus 'Green Spire' is a cultivar of the Euonymus genus, which belongs to the Celastraceae family. Euonymus plants are flowering shrubs commonly known as spindle or wintercreeper among other names. This cultivar grows to a height of approximately 4.5 metres and thrives in full sun. It prefers well-drained soils, including sandy, loamy, and clay types, and can tolerate moist but well-drained conditions. 'Green Spire' is hardy in the UK, rated H6 for winter hardiness.
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About the genus
Euonymus is a genus of flowering plants in the staff vine family Celastraceae. Common names vary widely among different species and between different English-speaking countries, but include spindle, burning-bush, strawberry-bush, wahoo, wintercreeper, or simply euonymus. It has about 140 species of deciduous and evergreen shrubs, small trees and lianas.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Euonymus
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Sandy, Loamy, Clay
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- North-facing, East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Euonymus japonicus 'Green Spire' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Shrub
- Habit
- Bushy, Spreading, Trailing, Climbing
- Foliage
- Evergreen, Deciduous
- Height
- 4.5 m
- Suggested uses
- Hedges, Screens, Borders
- Native to
- Japan
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Euonymus japonicus 'Green Spire'
- Cultivation
- Prefers full sun to partial shade; plant in well-drained soil; drought tolerant once established
- Pruning
- Prune in late winter or early spring to maintain shape and remove dead wood
- Propagation
- Semi-ripe cuttings in summer
- Pest resistance
- Vine weevil, Horse chestnut scale, Euonymus scale, Caterpillars
- Disease resistance
- Powdery mildews, Leaf spot, Honey fungus
Frequently asked questions
How do I grow Euonymus japonicus 'Green Spire'?
Prefers full sun to partial shade; plant in well-drained soil; drought tolerant once established.
Where is the best place to plant Euonymus japonicus 'Green Spire'?
Euonymus japonicus 'Green Spire' prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Euonymus japonicus 'Green Spire' need?
Euonymus japonicus 'Green Spire' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including sandy, loamy and clay. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained to moist but well-drained.
How do I prune Euonymus japonicus 'Green Spire'?
Prune in late winter or early spring to maintain shape and remove dead wood.
How big does Euonymus japonicus 'Green Spire' grow?
Euonymus japonicus 'Green Spire' reaches a height of 4.5 m.
Is Euonymus japonicus 'Green Spire' hardy in the UK?
Euonymus japonicus 'Green Spire' has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Euonymus japonicus 'Green Spire'?
Semi-ripe cuttings in summer.