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Euonymus japonicus 'Bravo' Standard
Euonymus japonicus 'Bravo'
18L pot • Standard form with approximately 40cm head
Plant Highlights: Glossy green and cream variegated foliage • Evergreen year-round interest • Elegant standard form • Excellent for containers and entrances • Easy to maintain
Overview
Euonymus japonicus 'Bravo' is a striking evergreen shrub grown for its attractive glossy foliage, which is richly variegated with deep green centres and creamy white margins. Trained as a standard, it forms a neat rounded head on a clear stem, creating an elegant architectural feature that provides year-round colour and structure.
Its naturally compact growth and bright variegation make it an excellent choice for formal planting, courtyards and decorative containers. The evergreen foliage remains attractive throughout the seasons, brightening the garden even during the winter months.
Why We Love It
- Attractive green and cream variegated foliage all year round.
- Standard form creates an elegant architectural focal point.
- Bright evergreen leaves add colour in every season.
- Excellent for entrances, patios and formal gardens.
- Easy to maintain with occasional light trimming.
Plant Details
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Euonymus japonicus 'Bravo' |
| Common Name | Japanese Spindle 'Bravo' |
| Plant Type | Evergreen shrub trained as a standard |
| Foliage | Glossy evergreen leaves with creamy white margins and deep green centres |
| Flower | Small greenish-white flowers, generally inconspicuous |
| Flowering Period | Late spring to early summer |
| Growth Habit | Rounded crown on a clear stem |
| Position | Full sun or partial shade |
| Soil | Fertile, moist but well-drained soil; adaptable to most soil types with good drainage |
| Mature Height | Overall height is largely determined by the trained standard; the crown gradually enlarges and can be maintained by pruning |
| Mature Spread | Approximately 60–100cm, depending on pruning |
| Hardiness | Hardy in most Irish gardens. Best grown in well-drained soil and sheltered from cold, drying winds in more exposed locations. |
Growing Guide
Position
Plant in full sun or partial shade. Good light helps maintain strong variegation, while partial shade is suitable in warmer, sheltered locations.
Watering
Water regularly during the first growing season to establish a healthy root system. Once established, water during prolonged dry spells, particularly if grown in containers.
Soil
Grow in fertile, moisture-retentive but well-drained soil enriched with organic matter. Avoid prolonged winter waterlogging.
Hardiness and Winter Care
Hardy throughout much of Ireland. Apply an annual mulch around the base to conserve soil moisture and improve soil structure. Container-grown plants may benefit from extra protection in exceptionally cold weather.
Routine Care
Trim lightly once or twice during the growing season to maintain the rounded head and remove any plain green shoots that may occasionally develop to preserve the variegated foliage.
Perfect For
- Entranceways and doorways.
- Patio pots and decorative containers.
- Formal and contemporary gardens.
- Courtyards.
- Architectural evergreen planting.
Good to Know
The supplied 40cm measurement refers to the approximate diameter of the trained head at the time of sale, not its mature size. With regular light clipping, the crown will remain dense, neat and well-shaped.
Product Information
- Botanical name: Euonymus japonicus 'Bravo'
- Trained as a standard specimen.
- Rounded head approximately 40cm in diameter.
- Supplied in an 18L nursery pot.
Growing & care
- Plant type
- shrub
- Position & light
- Full sun· Partial shade· Sheltered
- Watering
- moderate
- Soil & drainage
- Well drained· Moist
- Mature size
- 1.0m wide
- Flowering
- Late spring to early summer· Green
- Foliage
- evergreen
Useful to know
Good for containers
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