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Euonymus japonicus Green Spire - Japanese Spindle

Euonymus japonicus Green Spire
Japanese Spindle, Evergreen Spindle

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A new variety of Japanese spindle tree, particularly attractive with its beautiful, dense, columnar habit and its foliage that remains green all year-round. Easy to maintain, not demanding, it is an excellent evergreen hedging shrub and a great companion to many plants in the garden. Not particularly tall, it makes beautiful specimens in containers on the terrace and lends itself well to topiary art. Grow it in full sun or partial shade, in any ordinary soil, even lime-rich, that retains some moisture.
Height at maturity
50 cm
Spread at maturity
30 cm
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -15°C
Soil moisture
Dry soil, Moist soil
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Best planting time March, October
Recommended planting time March to May, September to November
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Description

Euonymus japonicus 'Green Spire' is a recent variety of Japanese spindle that stands out for its compact and dense habit, in the shape of a small, regular column. Like all Japanese spindles, it retains its green foliage throughout the year, even in winter. Easy to maintain and not very demanding, it is an excellent evergreen hedging shrub of low height that also blends well with many plants in the garden. It makes beautiful specimens in containers on the terrace and is well suited for topiary art. It can replace boxwood in sunny areas of the garden, including in lime-rich soils.

 

The Japanese spindle, in Latin Euonymus japonicus, belongs to the Celastraceae family. It is native, as its name suggests, to Japan, but it is also found in China and Korea. In the wild, this large shrub grows on slopes, in open areas at the edge of forests, and even by the seaside where it can grow into a tree up to 8 meters (26 feet 2 inches) tall. It has good tolerance to limestone and shows a preference for oceanic climates.

The recently selected 'Green Spire' cultivar, from the Netherlands, has a much more modest development and a narrower and denser habit. It can withstand temperatures as low as -15 °C (5 °F) for very short periods. In our gardens, it grow to around 50 cm (19.7 in) tall and 30 cm (11.8 in) wide after 5 years, its growth is slow. Its adult dimensions can reach 1.50 meters (4 feet 11 inches) in height and 75 cm (29.5 in) in width. Its habit is naturally upright, supported by vertical branches. Well-branched from the base, it bears dense foliage with glossy, vibrant green leaves. They are oval-shaped, 3 to 5 cm (1.2 to 2 in) long, with finely toothed edges. The discreet flowering occurs in May-June, at the tips of the young shoots. Tiny white-greenish flowers with 4 petals are grouped in slightly fragrant clusters. They are pollinated by insects and are followed by small green fruits hanging under the branches, that turn pink and orange in autumn. The foliage, evergreen in winter, can be scorched by severe frosts.

 

Euonymus japonicus Green Spire, traditionally used to create low evergreen hedges, can also be used in shrub beds, using contrasts with variegated varieties (such as the variegated spindles 'White Spire' or 'Aureus'), purple-leaved barberries, Myrtus tarentina, or even dwarf conifers with dark foliage (Chamaecyparis obtusa Nana, Pinus strobus Ontario...). Its foliage also accentuates many flowering plants. Well adapted to coastal areas and urban gardens, the Japanese spindle is often used to create hedges along pathways or property boundaries to protect them from wind and prying eyes. It is suitable for container gardening, on a terrace or a balcony, and can be pruned. Its height will be less significant in pots, allowing the plant to be shaped according to the gardener's whims, for examples through topiary art.

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Euonymus japonicus Green Spire - Japanese Spindle (Plant habit) Plant habit

Plant habit

Height at maturity 50 cm
Spread at maturity 30 cm
Habit fastigiate, upright
Growth rate slow

Flowering

Flower colour insignificant
Flowering time May to July
Inflorescence Cluster
Fragrance slightly scented
Bee-friendly Attracts pollinators

Foliage

Foliage persistence Evergreen
Foliage colour green

Botanical data

Genus

Euonymus

Species

japonicus

Cultivar

Green Spire

Family

Celastraceae

Other common names

Japanese Spindle, Evergreen Spindle

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference1006181

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Planting and care

Euonymus japonicus Green Spire is preferably planted in spring in any well-drained soil, in a gently sunny or lightly shaded position. It prefers deep, humus-rich soils, remaining moist, and tolerates the presence of limestone. Oceanic climates, such as that of the Atlantic coast suits it particularly well. It fears hard frosts, and is hardy up to about -12/-15 °C. The hot and dry Mediterranean conditions are less suitable for this evergreen spindle, as it may become affected by mealybugs and sooty mould. Pruning is well tolerated between April and May. Caution: pruning too early in spring can be harmful to young tender shoots, in case of late frosts. Similarly, excessive pruning can lead to the development of sooty mould, especially in very dry soils. Apply fertiliser twice a year, in early spring and autumn. In case of drought, water to maintain its beautiful foliage. If the plant is grown in a container, it is necessary to replace the growing substrate once a year in spring and to water it very regularly. Protect the pot if hard frosts are forecasted (<-5 °C).

Planting period

Best planting time March, October
Recommended planting time March to May, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Woodland edge
Type of use Border, Container
Hardiness Hardy down to -15°C (USDA zone 7b) Show map
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Planting density 1 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Calcareous, Any
Soil type Clayey-chalky (heavy and alkaline), Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Dry soil, Moist soil, ordinary, well aerated

Care

Pruning instructions Pruning is well tolerated between April and May. Caution: pruning too early in spring can be harmful to young tender shoots, in case of late frosts. Similarly, excessive pruning can lead to the development of sooty mould, especially in very dry soils.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time April to May
Soil moisture Dry soil, Moist soil
Disease resistance Good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground

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