Dwarf Japanese Euonymus
Family
Celastraceae
Origin
Japan, Korea and China
Description
Microphyllus Albovariegatus' is an attractive variety with small, dark green leaves with a creamy-white margin.. The small glossy oval leaves are highly ornamental and remain dark green throughout the winter. Neither the flowers nor the fruit are ornamentally significant.
It is an slow growing broadleaf evergreen shrub to 1-2 feet tall , distinctly upright branches, dense, formal and nearly as wide. Small, variegated leaves with inconspicuous flowers.Tiny leaves are green edged in white, ovate-lanceolate, 1.2-2.5 cm long
Environment
Easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Tolerates significant amounts of shade. Also tolerates a wide range of soils and soil conditions, except for wet ones.
Established plants tolerate some drought. It is not particular as to soil type or pH, and is able to handle environmental salt
This shrub will require occasional maintenance and upkeep, and can be pruned at anytime
Landscape Use
Dwarf Japanese Euonymus is a dense multi-stemmed evergreen shrub with a mounded form. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other landscape plants with less refined foliage. The handsome, formal appearance to this compact evergreen shrub creates a perfect low hedge that requires minimal trimming
