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Euonymus japonicus 'Microphyllus' (Japanese spindle 'Microphyllus')
1 hour care
per year
per year
0.6m
Max height
Max height
0.3m
Max spread
Max spread
5-10 years
To maturity
To maturity
Low
Toxicity
Toxicity
Plant details
Botanical name
Euonymus japonicus 'Microphyllus'
Other names
Japanese spindle 'Microphyllus', Euonymus japonicus var. microphyllus, Euonymus japonicus 'Tom Thumb', Euonymus 'Tom Thumb', Euonymus japonicus 'Tom Thumb'
Genus
Euonymus Euonymus
Variety or Cultivar
'Microphyllus' _ 'Microphyllus' is a compact, upright, dense, evergreen shrub with small, glossy, ovate to lance-shaped, toothed, leathery, dark green leaves, bright green when young, and insignificant, green flowers in late spring or early summer, sometimes followed by orange fruit.
Euonymus japonicus 'Microphyllus' is: Evergreen
Habit
Compact, Dense, Upright
Toxicity
All parts may cause severe discomfort if ingested.
Flower
Greenish-white in Spring; Greenish-white in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Caterpillars , Horse chestnut scale , Scale insects , Vine weevil Caterpillars , Horse chestnut scale , Scale insects , Vine weevil
Leaf spot , Powdery mildew Leaf spot , Powdery mildew
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 8
Propagation methods
Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Euonymus japonicus 'Microphyllus' (Japanese spindle 'Microphyllus') will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.3m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Foliage only, Hedging/Screens, Low Maintenance, Roof terrace
Cultivation
Grow in any well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. Tolerates dry soil once established. Suitable for use as a low hedge.
Soil type
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
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Euonymus japonicus 'Microphyllus'
Other names
Japanese spindle 'Microphyllus', Euonymus japonicus var. microphyllus, Euonymus japonicus 'Tom Thumb', Euonymus 'Tom Thumb', Euonymus japonicus 'Tom Thumb'
Genus
Euonymus Euonymus
Variety or Cultivar
'Microphyllus' _ 'Microphyllus' is a compact, upright, dense, evergreen shrub with small, glossy, ovate to lance-shaped, toothed, leathery, dark green leaves, bright green when young, and insignificant, green flowers in late spring or early summer, sometimes followed by orange fruit.
Native to
Garden origin
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Compact, Dense, Upright
Toxicity
All parts may cause severe discomfort if ingested.
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Colour
Flower
Greenish-white in Spring; Greenish-white in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Caterpillars , Horse chestnut scale , Scale insects , Vine weevil
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 8
Propagation methods
Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Euonymus japonicus 'Microphyllus' (Japanese spindle 'Microphyllus') will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.3m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Foliage only, Hedging/Screens, Low Maintenance, Roof terrace
Cultivation
Grow in any well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. Tolerates dry soil once established. Suitable for use as a low hedge.
Soil type
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
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7
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