Euonymus Jap. Green Spire Ball 2 Litre Pot 20cm

Euonymus japonicus ‘Green Spire’ Ball – Compact Evergreen Structure with Year-Round Appeal

Euonymus japonicus ‘Green Spire’ Ball is a neatly clipped, evergreen shrub known for its dense, upright habit and small, glossy green leaves. Shaped into a formal ball, this plant offers a refined architectural look that works equally well in traditional topiary displays or contemporary gardens. Its compact nature, easy care, and year-round greenery make it ideal for pots, pathways, entrances, or as a structural accent in borders.

🌿 Seasonal Interest & Appearance

Spring:

• Fresh new leaves emerge bright green, quickly maturing to a rich, glossy shade.

• The compact, formal ball form provides instant structure after winter.

Summer:

• Maintains a vibrant green hue, providing lush contrast to surrounding plants or gravel gardens.

• Tolerant of heat and dry spells once established, and performs well in full sun.

Autumn:

• Evergreen foliage holds its glossy sheen, with little to no colour change.

• Maintains its clipped form with minimal intervention.

Winter:

• Remains fully evergreen, offering solid winter interest and garden structure even when other plants have faded.

• Hardy and wind-tolerant, making it a reliable year-round feature.

📏 Structure & Growth

• Height & Spread: Typically clipped to approx. 40–60cm diameter, but can be shaped to suit your space.

• Form: Naturally upright and columnar but shaped into a tight, symmetrical ball.

• Growth Rate: Slow to moderate; keeps its form with light clipping once or twice a year.

🌱 Growing Conditions & Care

• Position: Full sun to part shade; tolerates a range of light conditions without losing colour or density.

• Soil: Performs well in well-drained soils – from sandy to clay-rich; neutral to slightly alkaline is ideal.

• Maintenance: Very low maintenance. Clip lightly in spring or mid-summer to maintain its shape.

• Hardiness: Fully hardy across most UK regions. Coastal and urban tolerant.

🌿 Perfect For

• Topiary Displays: Use in formal gardens or clipped pairs to flank doorways, gates, or paths.

• Containers: Excellent in pots on patios, balconies, or terraces—retains shape and colour all year.

• Borders & Beds: Adds a structural accent amongst looser perennials or grasses.

• Low Maintenance Gardens: A smart choice for low-effort structure and greenery.