Euonymus japonicus Green Spire 9cm Pot 20/30cm

Euonymus japonicus ‘Green Spire’ – Upright Evergreen for Hedging & Structure

Euonymus japonicus ‘Green Spire’ is a compact, upright evergreen shrub with a neat, columnar habit, making it an excellent choice for formal hedging, edging, or structured planting. With its glossy dark-green leaves and tidy growth, it is often used as a disease-resistant alternative to box (Buxus), providing year-round structure without the worry of blight or caterpillar damage.

Seasonal Highlights

• Spring: Fresh green growth emerges, keeping its dense, clipped form.

• Summer: Glossy, dark-green foliage holds strong, with tiny greenish flowers occasionally appearing.

• Autumn: Maintains evergreen colour and structure as other plants fade.

• Winter: Neat, upright foliage ensures reliable year-round interest.

Key Features

• Upright habit – Naturally columnar growth ideal for low hedging or edging.

• Evergreen foliage – Glossy, dark green leaves look smart all year.

• Box alternative – Resistant to box blight and caterpillar, but similar in appearance.

• Low maintenance – Easy to grow, trim, and keep neat.

• Versatile use – Works equally well in formal or informal planting schemes.

Perfect For

• Low hedges and edging – Creates crisp lines along paths or borders.

• Formal planting – Ideal for parterres, knot gardens, or geometric layouts.

• Containers – Perfect for clipped columns in pots.

• Mixed borders – Adds evergreen structure among flowering plants.

Growing Tips

• Sun/Position: Best in full sun to partial shade.

• Soil: Prefers well-drained soil; adaptable to a wide range.

• Hardiness: Fully hardy across the UK.

• Care: Clip lightly once or twice a year to maintain shape. Water regularly when young or container-grown.

Looks Great With

• Topiary and clipped evergreens – Box, Ilex crenata, or Yew for variety.

• Flowering shrubs – Hydrangeas, Camellias, or Roses for contrast.

• Grasses – Festuca or Stipa add softness and texture.

• Spring bulbs – Daffodils, Tulips, or Crocus beneath add seasonal colour.

Euonymus japonicus ‘Green Spire’ is a stylish, evergreen shrub that provides neat structure and year-round greenery. Compact, hardy, and low-maintenance, it’s a perfect alternative to box for hedging, edging, or container planting.