{"product_id":"euonymus-japonicus-japanese-spindle","title":"Euonymus japonicus - Japanese Spindle","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note this plant is \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eonly available \u003c\/span\u003efor pick up at TA18 8BN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeen this plant on our farm gate stall?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEuonymus japonicus\u003c\/em\u003e, commonly known as Japanese spindle or evergreen spindle, is a dense, bushy evergreen shrub grown for its glossy dark green foliage and reliable year-round structure. It can be clipped, shaped or left to form a handsome screening shrub or small garden tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts evergreen leaves, tolerance of pruning and adaptable nature make it a useful choice for hedging, mixed borders, coastal-style planting, formal gardens and low-maintenance evergreen structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy grow Japanese Spindle?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlossy evergreen foliage for year-round colour and structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUseful for hedging, screening, topiary and clipped garden forms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for full sun or partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdaptable to a wide range of garden soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall greenish flowers may be followed by ornamental pink-orange fruits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTolerates pruning well, making it easy to manage in smaller gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlant information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eEuonymus japonicus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japanese spindle, evergreen spindle\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen shrub or small tree\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small greenish flowers, occasionally followed by pink and orange fruits\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering period:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early summer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun or partial shade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adaptable to chalk, clay, loam or sandy soils, provided drainage is reasonable\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEventual height:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 2.5-4 metres if left unpruned\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEventual spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 1.5-2.5 metres, depending on pruning and conditions\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy in many UK gardens, though young plants benefit from shelter in exposed cold sites\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting and care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in well-prepared soil in sun or partial shade. Water regularly during the first growing season, especially in dry weather, while the roots establish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrim lightly after flowering or during the growing season to maintain shape. Established plants can be clipped into hedges or formal shapes; avoid hard pruning during severe heat, drought or frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor hedging plant \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ePlant \u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e5 to 6 per metre\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e (20 cm apart).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFor florists and flower arrangers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe glossy evergreen foliage can be useful as structural greenery in seasonal arrangements, especially where clean, dark leaves are needed for contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlease note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEuonymus species may be harmful if eaten by people or pets, especially berries and seeds. Wear gloves if you have sensitive skin and keep prunings away from grazing animals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe RHS describes \u003cem\u003eEuonymus japonicus\u003c\/em\u003e as a bushy evergreen shrub or small tree with dark green oval leaves, small greenish flowers and occasional pink-orange fruit, suitable for full sun or partial shade in a range of soils.  References describe it as a dense broadleaf evergreen shrub, tolerant of pruning and useful for hedging or screening.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Curriott Hill Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Green","offer_id":49861056594168,"sku":null,"price":3.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/5290\/1624\/files\/ChatGPT_Image_Jul_6_2026_06_42_50_PM.png?v=1783359858","url":"https:\/\/curriotthillnursery.co.uk\/products\/euonymus-japonicus-japanese-spindle","provider":"Curriott Hill Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}