Overview
Euonymus japonicus 'White Spire' is a bushy, spreading branched shrub in the genus Euonymus, part of the Celastraceae family, with deciduous, evergreen foliage. It typically grows around 4.5 m tall. Euonymus japonicus 'White Spire' grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden, wildlife gardens and hedging and screens. It is native to Japan.
About
Euonymus japonicus 'White Spire' is a cultivar of Euonymus, a genus of flowering plants in the staff vine family Celastraceae. This cultivar grows to a height of 4.5 metres and thrives in full sun. It is adaptable to sandy, loamy, and clay soils, provided they are well-drained or moist but well-drained. 'White Spire' is hardy in the UK, rated H6, making it suitable for a range of garden conditions.
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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
- South-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Euonymus japonicus 'White Spire' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Shrub
- Habit
- Bushy, Spreading branched
- Foliage
- Deciduous, Evergreen
- Height
- 4.5 m
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens, Hedging and screens
- Native to
- Japan
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Euonymus japonicus 'White Spire'
- Propagation
- Seed, 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 japonicus 'White Spire'?
Euonymus japonicus 'White Spire' prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Euonymus japonicus 'White Spire' need?
Euonymus japonicus 'White 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 big does Euonymus japonicus 'White Spire' grow?
Euonymus japonicus 'White Spire' reaches a height of 4.5 m.
Is Euonymus japonicus 'White Spire' hardy in the UK?
Euonymus japonicus 'White 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 'White Spire'?
Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings.
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