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Box-leaf Euonymus
Euonymus japonica 'Microphylla'
This shrub is smaller, with a denser growth habit, then the other euonymus on our list. The glossy, leathery, medium to dark green leaves have the scallop-toothed margins common among euonymus, but are also of a smaller size. Prefers afternoon shade, well-drained amended soils and organic surface mulch. Can take significant sun in our area with proper soil and enough water, but is not generally as healthy. Takes well to trimming and shaping, but can also be left natural. Good for low hedges and borders and is often used as a hardier substitute for Japanese Boxwood. Synonym: Euonymus japonicus 'Microphyllus'.
- Special Note(s): Toxic if eaten.
- Plant type: Shrub
- Maintenance level: Low
- Water requirement: Medium
- Sun exposure: Part Sun, Shade, Morning Sun
- Height range: 1–3 Feet
- Width range: 1–3 Feet
- Canopy value: 3 ft²
- Growth rate: Medium, Slow
- Seasonal habit: Evergreen
- Flower color: Yellow, White
- Flower season: Spring, Summer
- Fruit color: Brown
- Fruit season: Autumn
- General foliage color: Green
- Design style: Pool Friendly, Patio Plants
- Hardiness cold tolerance: -5 °F
- Soil preference: Well Drained
- Native location: China, Japan, and Korea
- PH preference: Not Particular
- Sunset zones: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, H1
- USDA hardiness zone: 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b, 11a, 11b
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