Euonymus japonicus Pierrolino - Japanese Spindle
Euonymus japonicus Pierrolino - Japanese Spindle
Euonymus japonicus Pierrolino - Japanese Spindle
Euonymus japonicus Pierrolino - Japanese Spindle
Euonymus japonicus Pierrolino - Japanese Spindle
Euonymus japonicus Pierrolino ®
Japanese Spindle, Evergreen Spindle
Very pretty dwarf euonymus. Makes a lovely display on the terrace.
Clo, 27/05/2025
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Description
Euonymus japonicus 'Pierrolino' is a variety of Japanese Spindle Tree of small size, forming a neat, round bush, remarkable for its young cream-coloured leaves during budbreak, quickly turning mottled white with dark green before heavily marbling with green. Evergreen, this adorable little bush brightens up rock gardens, forms an original and refined border, or decorates the terrace even in the middle of winter. It will thrive in light shade, in ordinary soil, even chalky, as long as it is moist.
The Japanese Spindle Tree belongs to the Celastraceae family. It originates, as its name suggests, from Japan. But it is also found in China and Korea. In the wild, this large bush grows on slopes, in open areas on the edge of forests, and even on the seaside where it can reach a height of 8 m (26 ft 2 in) and become a tree. Its hardiness is around -12°C (10.4 °F), and its growth is quite slow.
The 'Pierrolino' cultivar, with very slow growth, shows an extremely reduced development that will rarely exceed 30 cm (11.8 in) in all directions, especially if pruned every spring. Its habit is naturally very dense and bushy, distinctly rounded. Well-branched from the base, its upright branches bear dense young foliage, composed of shiny, leathery, and rigid leaves, cream-colored during budbreak. They develop by lightening to white, while mottles and marbling of dark green appear on the lamina, becoming increasingly intense. The leaves, shiny, are lanceolate to ovate in shape, irregular, serrated at the edge, and slightly undulate.
The Euonymus japonicus Pierrolino is precious for providing a permanent structure of low flowerbeds and particularly contributing to terrace decor. Its variegated foliage enhances the look of flowers and is ideal for the semi-shaded areas of the garden. Well adapted to seaside and urban gardens, the Japanese Spindle Tree Pirrolino can be used to create low growing hedges along paths or terraces. It can be planted alone or with robust ground covers such as Teucrium chamaedrys, adorned with a few Erigeron karvinskianus plants and Acanthus Whitewater, with beautifully variegated foliage and soft pink flower spikes.
Advice: In case of drought, water to maintain beautiful foliage.
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Euonymus
japonicus
Pierrolino ®
Celastraceae
Japanese Spindle, Evergreen Spindle
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
The Euonymus japonicus Pierrolino is preferably planted in spring in any well-drained soil, in a gently sunny or lightly shaded location. It prefers deep soils, rich in humus, that remain moist, and tolerates the presence of limestone in the soil. It does not tolerate heavy frosts and is hardy up to around -12/-14°C (10.4/6.8 °F). Hot and dry climates are not suitable for this evergreen spindle tree, as it may become infested with 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 frost. Similarly, frequent pruning can lead to the development of sooty mould, especially in very dry soil. Apply fertiliser twice a year, in early spring and autumn. Water during dry spells to maintain beautiful foliage. If the plant is grown in a pot, it is necessary to change the soil once a year in spring. Protect your container if heavy frost is forecasted (<-5°C (23 °F)).
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
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