Euonymus 'Green Spire'

Euonymus japonicus 'Green Spire'

Supplied in a 2L pot

Plant Highlights: Narrow upright evergreen shrub • Glossy dark green foliage • Excellent alternative to box (Buxus) • Ideal for low hedging and containers • Low maintenance and easy to clip

Overview

Euonymus japonicus 'Green Spire' is a compact, evergreen shrub with a naturally narrow, columnar habit and dense, glossy dark green foliage that provides year-round structure. Its tidy growth makes it an excellent choice where vertical interest is needed without taking up much space, while small greenish-white flowers may appear in early summer but are generally unobtrusive.

Its neat form and tolerance of clipping make it a popular alternative to box (Buxus) for low hedging, path edging and formal planting schemes. It also performs well in patio containers, adding reliable evergreen structure throughout the year.

Why We Love It

• Maintains attractive glossy evergreen foliage in every season.

• Naturally narrow habit is ideal for smaller gardens and tighter planting spaces.

• An excellent low-maintenance substitute for box hedging.

• Responds well to regular trimming for crisp, formal shapes.

• Tolerates coastal conditions and urban environments once established.

Plant Details

Attribute	Information
Botanical Name	Euonymus japonicus 'Green Spire'
Common Name	Japanese Spindle 'Green Spire'
Plant Type	Evergreen shrub
Foliage	Dense, glossy, dark green evergreen leaves
Flowers	Small, greenish-white, inconspicuous flowers in early summer
Growth Habit	Narrow, upright, columnar
Position	Full sun or partial shade
Soil	Fertile, moist but well-drained soil; suitable for chalk, clay, loam or sandy soils
Mature Height	Approximately 1–1.5m, occasionally reaching around 2m with age
Mature Spread	Approximately 30–60cm
Hardiness	RHS H5; hardy in most Irish gardens, tolerating winter temperatures of approximately -15°C to -10°C when established

Growing Guide

Position

Grow in full sun or partial shade. Suitable for sheltered or exposed positions, including many coastal gardens.

Watering

Water regularly during the first growing season to help establish a strong root system. Once established, water during prolonged dry spells, especially if grown in containers.

Soil

Thrives in fertile, moist but well-drained soil and adapts well to a wide range of soil types, provided they do not remain waterlogged.

Hardiness and Winter Care

A hardy evergreen shrub well suited to Irish gardens. Container-grown plants may benefit from additional protection during prolonged periods of severe frost.

Routine Care

Trim lightly in late spring or again in late summer to maintain a neat, dense shape. Feed in spring with a balanced fertiliser to encourage healthy new growth.

Perfect For

• Low evergreen hedging.

• Formal borders and knot gardens.

• Framing entrances and pathways.

• Architectural planting in patio containers.

• Coastal and urban gardens.

Good to Know

'Green Spire' naturally grows with a narrow, upright habit, so it requires less clipping than many traditional hedging plants. While it resembles box (Buxus), it is a different species and is often chosen as a practical alternative for formal planting.

Product Information

• Supplied in a 2L pot.

• Evergreen shrub.

• Supplied height approximately 17cm.