euonymus
Euonymus japonicus 'Green Spire'
Overview
Euonymus japonicus 'Green Spire' is an amazing evergreen shrub. Its glossy green leaves provide year round interest in the landscape and make it a suitable feature for a variety of gardens. The bright red or pink fruits in fall make it a feast for the eyes. It can also be used to create a formal or informal hedge. This deciduous shrub is tolerant of a range of soil and climatic conditions and as such is easy to maintain. Compact and columnar, it produces an abundance of upright foliage that adds structure and height to the garden. With a variety of colors ranging from silver variegated to lime green variegated, 'Green Spire' is a great way to add color, texture and beauty to your garden.
Care Guide
Watering
Water Euonymus japonicus 'Green Spire' regularly, approximately once a week, or when the soil is dry to the touch. Water deeply, enough to saturate the soil, then allow the soil to partially dry out before the next watering. Avoid overwatering, as this can lead to root rot. In hot, dry weather, plants will likely need watering more often. Monitor the condition of the plant for signs of too much or too little water and adjust accordingly.
Light
Euonymus japonicus 'Green Spire' should receive full sun for at least 4 hours each day to ensure its optimum growth. It will do well in partial shade as well, but its growth may be slower. The best time for Euonymus japonicus 'Green Spire' to receive sunlight is in the late morning and mid-afternoon when the sun is strong and at its highest point in the sky, usually around 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and then again 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. This will ensure that your Euonymus japonicus 'Green Spire' receives plenty of sunlight for optimal growth.
Temperature
Hardiness zone 6–9.
Pruning
Euonymus japonicus 'Green Spire' should be pruned in mid to late summer. Pruning helps control the growth of the plant and improve its overall form, so you can trim the plant back to shape it and remove any dead or damaged branches. Before you start pruning, inspect the plant for signs of disease or insect damage. If you find any, prune only those areas and dispose of the clippings away from the plant. When you start pruning, you should remove no more than 1-third of the entire branch or stem. Prune the plant back to the main stems and try to keep it symmetrical. Also be sure to avoid pruning more than 2 conjoined branches at the same time. Make the pruning cut at a 45-degree angle, just above a leaf bud or node, and 2 or 3 buds from the end of the branch. After pruning, mulch around the plant to keep the soil moist and provide insulation.
Propagation
Cutting, Layering Propagation, Grafting Propagation, Division, Seed Propagation
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