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Euonymus japonicus 'Silver King'

Euonymus japonicus 'Silver King'

Low Maintenance

Genus: Euonymus
Family: Celastraceae

About this plant

A dense, bushy evergreen shrub, with variegated ovate leaves which have dark green centres with creamy yellow margins around the outside. Flowers are small and pale green in colour

Growing Information

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

H5

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

South FacingNorth FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in well-drained soil in sun or partial shade

Pruning

Pruning group 8 - remove reversion during pruning to help retain even variegation

Propagation

Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings

Pests

May be susceptible to vine weevil damage on the foliage, horse chestnut scale and caterpillars

Diseases

May be susceptible to powdery mildews

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverCottage InformalFlower Borders

Planting Places

OutdoorPond MarginsBordersGreenhouse

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Time to Full Height

Twenty To Fifty Years