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.

Euonymus japonicus Green Spire 9cm Pot 20/30cm Grasslands Nursery Evergreen

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.