Evergreen Shrub – Boxleaf Euonymus

Boxleaf euonymus 

 Botanical name: euonymus japonicus ‘microphyllus’ 

Beginner friendly?: yes 

Average size at maturity: 1-3 ft in height with a spread of 2-3 ft 

Hardy zone:  zones 5-11

Foliage color:  green

Growth rate:  grows 6-12 inches per year 

Pruning instructions: prune in the late winter/early spring before new growth emerges to maintain desired shape and size 

Propagation methods:  propagate with cuttings in the spring or summer 

Landscape use:  low hedge, borders, foundation planting, container plant 

Light needs: 6 hours of sun per day 

Special features: disease resistant, cold hardy, salt tolerant

Watering instructions: allow the top 2-4 inches of soil to dry between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions :   use a balanced, slow release fertilizer in the late winter/early spring 

Best time to plant:  year-round

Best type of soil: adaptable to all types of soil 

Companion plants: daylily, coneflower, nandina, ornamental grasses

Toxicity level: toxic for humans and pets if ingested 

Invasive species: yes