Rokujo Japanese Euonymus Euonymus japonicus 'Rokujo' Height: 18 inches Spread: 12 inches
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Hardiness Zone: 7 Other Names: Dr. Rokujo Japanese Euonymus Description: A miniature variety featuring tiny, dark-green foliage with some slight, white variegation; a great low plant with dense branches that tolerate shearing for a formal appearance, or leave to its natural shape Ornamental Features Rokujo Japanese Euonymus has attractive dark green foliage edged in creamy white on a plant with a mounded habit of growth. The tiny glossy oval leaves are highly ornamental and remain dark green throughout the winter. Landscape Attributes Rokujo Japanese Euonymus is a dense multi-stemmed evergreen shrub with a mounded form. It lends an extremely fine and delicate texture to the landscape composition which should be used to full effect. This shrub will require occasional maintenance and upkeep, and can be pruned at anytime. Gardeners should be aware of the following characteristic(s) that may warrant special consideration; Rokujo Japanese Euonymus is recommended for the following landscape applications; Planting & Growing Rokujo Japanese Euonymus will grow to be about 18 inches tall at maturity, with a spread of 12 inches. It tends to fill out right to the ground and therefore doesn't necessarily require facer plants in front. It grows at a slow rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 40 years or more. This shrub performs well in both full sun and full shade. It is very adaptable to both dry and moist locations, and should do just fine under typical garden conditions. It is not particular as to soil type or pH, and is able to handle environmental salt. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments, and will benefit from being planted in a relatively sheltered location. This is a selected variety of a species not originally from North America. Rokujo Japanese Euonymus makes a fine choice for the outdoor landscape, but it is also well-suited for use in outdoor pots and containers. It is often used as a 'filler' in the 'spiller-thriller-filler' container combination, providing a canvas of foliage against which the thriller plants stand out. Note that when grown in a container, it may not perform exactly as indicated on the tag - this is to be expected. Also note that when growing plants in outdoor containers and baskets, they may require more frequent waterings than they would in the yard or garden. Be aware that in our climate, this plant may be too tender to survive the winter if left outdoors in a container. Contact our experts for more information on how to protect it over the winter months.
