Euonymus japonicus 'Microphyllus Albovariegatus' (Japanese spindle 'Microphyllus Albovariegatus')
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1m max. spread |
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1m max. height |
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5-10 years to maturity |
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1 hour care per year |
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This plant is toxic! |
Botanical name: Euonymus japonicus 'Microphyllus Albovariegatus'
Other names: Japanese spindle 'Microphyllus Albovariegatus', Euonymus japonicus 'Microphyllus Variegatus'
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Genus: Euonymus
Variety or cultivar: 'Microphyllus Albovariegatus' _ 'Microphyllus Albovariegatus' is a dense, compact, evergreen shrub with dark green leaves narrowly edged with yellow. Small, insignificant, green flowers bloom in summer and are occasionally followed by fruit in autumn.
Euonymus japonicus 'Microphyllus Albovariegatus' is: Evergreen
Flower: Pale-green in Summer
Foliage: Yellow, Variegated, Dark-green in All seasons
Habit: Bushy, Compact, Dense, Erect, Upright
Toxicity: All parts may cause severe discomfort if ingested.
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Specific pests: Caterpillars , Horse chestnut scale , Scale insects , Vine weevil
Specific diseases: Powdery mildew
General care
Pruning: Prune out any branches that revert to all green.. REGISTER to read more...
Propagation methods: Semi-hardwood cuttings. REGISTER to read more...
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Euonymus japonicus 'Microphyllus Albovariegatus' (Japanese spindle 'Microphyllus Albovariegatus') will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 1m after 5-10 years.
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Suggested uses: Beds and borders, Containers, Foliage only, Ground Cover, Hedging/Screens, Instant, Roof terrace
Cultivation: Plant in well-drained soil in sun or partial shade.
| This plant likes... | Garden match | |
| Soil types: | Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |  |
| Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained, Well-drained | |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | |
| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | |
| Aspect: | North, South, East, West | |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | |
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