Description
This adaptable and robust plant is ideal for adding structure and year-round colour to the garden. Its slow growth rate and strongly upright habit make it perfect for low hedging, and it’s equally at home in patio pots or brightening up partially shaded areas. The striking green and cream variegated foliage will add interest to any planting scheme, and its hardiness means it will thrive in any well-drained soil and either full sun or partial shade.
Key Facts
- Common Name(s):Spindle ‘White Spire’
- Hardiness:Fully hardy
- How big will I get? Euonymus japonicus ‘White Spire’ can grow to a height of 0.4m and a spread of 0.4m.
- Did You Know That:Euonymus is a member of the family Celastraceae, and one of only 4 genera in the family found in temperate climates.
Plant Calendar
A rough guide to how this plant will change through the year.
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Care Guide
Soil Requirements
Euonymus japonicus ‘White Spire’ is a versatile plant and can cope with wet or drier soils, but prefers there to be decent drainage. This plant can grow in soil with a wide range of pH levels, it is not picky about the pH level of the soil.
Best Position
Euonymus japonicus ‘White Spire’ can handle either an exposed or a sheltered position and can cope with either full sun or partial shade.
Maintenance
Euonymus japonicus ‘White Spire’ is fairly low maintenance and doesn’t require any pruning.
Pest, Diseases and Wildlife
Euonymus japonicus ‘White Spire’ can have problems with scale insects, moths, vine weevil and aphids, it can be vulnerable to certain diseases such as powdery mildews and leaf spot. It is toxic to cats and dogs.
