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spindle 'White Spire'

Euonymus japonicus 'White Spire'^PBR (v)

Low Maintenance

Genus: Euonymus
Family: Celastraceae

About this plant

A small, compact, evergreen shrub to about 40cm with upright growth. The glossy, oval leaves are grey-green with a variable creamy-white margin

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H5

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

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Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

South FacingNorth FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Will grow in almost any soil or situation except waterlogged or deeply shaded

Pruning

Pruning group 8

Propagation

Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings

Pests

May be susceptible to caterpillars and scale insects notably euonymus scale; foliage may be damaged by adult vine weevil

Diseases

May be susceptible to powdery mildews and a leaf spot

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalFlower BordersGround CoverPatio Container

Planting Places

OutdoorBog GardenBordersConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

BushyClimbing

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years