The **Euonymus japonicus 'Green Spire'** is an ideal boxwood substitute, perfect for hedges, garden beds, or as a standalone plant. This evergreen shrub thrives in any soil type, in both sun and shade, maintaining a compact shape. Without pruning, it reaches 20-80 cm in height. Prune before the end of March or around the summer solstice for a neat, tidy look!
Please note: Plants are living products and may therefore differ from the photo and description. Minor natural imperfections can occur. These often recover in your garden. These plants are vigorous and long-lasting. They are supplied in growing pots and are shipped directly from our partner growers.
At a Glance
- Type: garden shrub
- Height: approx. 10-25 cm
- Pot: Ø9 cm nursery pot
- Delivery: free delivery across Ireland and 24 more EU countries (5–8 working days), covered by our healthy-arrival guarantee
- Sun or shade
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Height
- 2.5-4 m
- Spread
- 1.5-2.5 m
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Flowers
- Summer
- Time to maturity
- 5-10 years
- Soil
- Clay, Sandy, Loam, Chalky
- Soil pH
- Acid to alkaline
- Moisture
- Dry to moist
- Drought resistance
- Yes
- Exposure
- Coastal, Exposed, Sheltered
- Aspect
- East, North, South, West
- Salt tolerance
- High
- Hardiness (RHS)
- H5 (to about -10 °C)
Sources: RHS Plant Finder; PFAF
Ranges come from the RHS Plant Finder and PFAF. They show what each plant tolerates; local conditions vary.
Free delivery, always — on every order across Ireland and the EU 🌿
Typical Delivery Times
Ireland and all EU destinations — 5–8 working days
Delivery times are estimates and may vary based on local conditions.
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