Japanese Spindle 'Green Spire' – Euonymus 'Green Spire' | ↕10-25 cm | Ø9 cm

Japanese Spindle 'Green Spire' – Euonymus japonicus – Evergreen hedge plant – Ø9cm pot – Plant height approx. 15 cm

Bring structure and fresh green elegance to your garden with the Japanese Spindle ‘Green Spire’ – a compact, evergreen shrub that retains its leaves all year round. This Euonymus japonicus variant is particularly suitable as a hedge plant, for bedding, or as a stylish boxwood substitute.

The ‘Green Spire’ has an upright, columnar growth habit and stands out with its glossy, dark green leaves that provide a neat and tidy effect in any garden or border. Thanks to its compact growth form, this plant is ideal for forming low to medium-height hedges, for example along paths, property boundaries, or as a green framing for a border.

Why choose 'Green Spire'?
✔ Evergreen and frost hardy
✔ Suitable for sun and shade
✔ Compact growth with minimal pruning
✔ Very good alternative to boxwood
✔ Low maintenance and strong

Plant characteristics

• Latin name: Euonymus japonicus 'Green Spire'

• Dutch name: Japanese Spindle 'Green Spire'

• Pot size: Ø9 cm

• Height at delivery: approx. 15 cm

• Mature height: approx. 60–80 cm

• Location: Sun, partial shade, shade

• Soil: Well-drained, rich in humus

• Frost hardy: Yes, down to approx. -15°C

• Evergreen: Yes

• Toxic: Slightly toxic if ingested – keep out of reach of children and pets

• Growth habit: Compact, upright

• Pruning: 1–2 times a year to maintain shape – preferably at the end of March or around the longest day

Planting instructions

The Japanese Spindle is easy to plant:

1. Planting period: Autumn (Sept-Nov) or spring (Mar-May)

2. Planting distance: ± 3 plants per meter for a dense hedge

3. Planting depth: Ensure the top of the root ball is level with the ground

4. Watering: Water thoroughly immediately after planting and continue to water during dry periods

5. Mulching: Recommended to retain moisture and limit weed growth

Sustainably packaged

Our plants are freshly and carefully packaged from our own nursery. We use recyclable pots and sustainable packaging materials. This ensures responsible delivery and strong, healthy plants.

Application

• Low to medium-height hedges

• Bedding

• Specimen plant in pot or border

• Modern and classic gardens

• Perfect substitute for Boxwood

Tip from the grower

Want an extra neat and dense hedge? Prune lightly twice a year: once at the end of March and once around the end of June. This encourages branching and keeps the hedge nice and compact.

Let your garden speak all year round with the fresh green elegance of Euonymus 'Green Spire'. A strong choice for any garden lover!