Euonymus japonicus ‘Green Spire’ – A Sleek, Evergreen Column for Year-Round Structure and Style
Euonymus japonicus ‘Green Spire’ is a compact, upright evergreen shrub prized for its strong vertical presence and refined, glossy green foliage. With its naturally columnar habit and tidy silhouette, ‘Green Spire’ offers a formal look with minimal maintenance, making it an ideal choice for adding structure, rhythm, and definition to garden borders, paths, and containers. Perfectly suited for low hedges, foundation plantings, or accent roles, this versatile shrub holds its shape beautifully year-round, providing a sculptural backdrop for seasonal flowers and perennials.
Why Grow Euonymus ‘Green Spire’?
Neat, Vertical Form – Naturally narrow and upright, ‘Green Spire’ creates a clean, architectural column that adds order and structure to both formal and informal garden designs.
Glossy Evergreen Foliage – The small, rich green leaves remain vibrant throughout all seasons, giving year-round colour and texture to planting schemes, even in the depths of winter.
Versatile & Stylish – Whether used in rows as a low hedge, planted in pairs to flank a pathway, or styled in containers, ‘Green Spire’ adapts effortlessly to a range of design applications.
Low-Maintenance & Easy to Shape – Requires only light pruning to maintain its form, making it ideal for gardeners seeking elegant structure without constant upkeep.
Urban & Coastal Friendly – Tolerant of pollution and salt-laden winds, this hardy shrub performs well in city gardens and near the coast.
Planting & Care Guide
Position: Thrives in full sun to partial shade. It tolerates a wide range of exposures but performs best with some sunlight for healthy, dense growth.
Soil: Prefers fertile, well-drained soil but adapts well to most soil types, including clay and loam. Avoid waterlogged conditions.
Watering: Water regularly during the first growing season to establish a deep root system. Once established, it is drought-tolerant and requires minimal supplemental watering.
Maintenance:
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Light pruning in early spring or mid-summer helps maintain its narrow form and encourages dense growth.
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Feed in spring with a balanced, slow-release fertiliser to support foliage colour and overall vigour.
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Mulch annually to retain soil moisture and suppress weeds, especially in hotter regions.
Perfect Plant Combinations
Euonymus ‘Green Spire’ pairs beautifully with clipped Buxus, Lavandula, or Ilex crenata in formal or Mediterranean-style gardens. Use it as a crisp vertical accent among looser, more billowy companions like Nepeta, Salvia, or Perovskia for a balanced contrast of shape and texture. In shady spots, combine with evergreen groundcovers like Carex, Heuchera, or Brunnera to create a structured yet soft planting scheme. For container arrangements, ‘Green Spire’ acts as the perfect upright “thriller” in mixed designs, surrounded by cascading or seasonal foliage.
Does the height include the pot?
No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description
How long does delivery take?
Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.
Where will you leave my plants?
We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.
