Botanical Name: Common Names:
Euonymus japonicus Green Rocket Evergreen Spindle, Japanese Spindle Bush,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Hedging / Screening, Shrubs Dense, Shrub Like, Upright
Description:
Euonymus Green Rocket is a compact and upright evergreen shrub known for its glossy, dark green foliage and dense growth habit. The leaves are oval-shaped, leathery, and have serrated edges, providing a lush and vibrant appearance. It is highly valued for its ability to maintain a narrow and columnar form, making it an excellent choice for small gardens or limited spaces. thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. Green Rocket is often used as a hedge, screen, or accent plant in borders or garden beds. Grows to approx. 1m H x 50cm W.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
1-2m 60cm-1m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Balcony / Roof, Borders / Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Courtyard, Foliage Feature / Colour, Formal Garden, Hedging / Screening, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Topiary / Espalier, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Celastraceae Asia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Insignificant
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: N/A
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: High
Frost: High
Wind: High