Euonymus japonicus Microphyllus Aureovariegatus - Japanese Spindle
Euonymus japonicus Microphyllus Aureovariegatus - Japanese Spindle
Euonymus japonicus Microphyllus Aureovariegatus - Japanese Spindle
Euonymus japonicus Microphyllus Aureovariegatus - Japanese Spindle
Euonymus japonicus Microphyllus Aureovariegatus
Japanese Spindle, Evergreen Spindle
As always, I am very satisfied with my purchase. Young plant arrived in good condition. Thank you for the care you provide to your plants to ensure they have a beautiful habit and arrive in very good condition at my place.
Antoinette, 11/04/2020
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Description
The Euonymus japonicus microphyllus Aureovariegatus is a variety of Japanese Spindle with small leaves variegated with dark green and bright yellow, particularly bright and colourful. With a nice rounded and regular habit, this evergreen bush allows for attractive small hedges all year round, but also for beautiful variegated 'balls' that can be placed in strategic spots in the garden, on the terrace, or at the corner of a porch.
The Japanese Spindle belongs to the family of Celastraceae. It originates, as its name suggests, from Japan. But it can also be found in China and Korea. In nature, this large bush grows on slopes, in open areas at the edge of forests, and even by the seaside where it can become a tree up to 8m (26 ft 2 in) tall. Its hardiness is around -12°C (10.4 °F), and its growth is quite slow.
The cultivar 'Microphyllus Aureovariegatus', with a more compact development, is also distinguished by its small leaves, elegantly variegated with yellow and green. In our gardens, it will reach an average height of 1.20m (3 ft 11 in) with a 1m (3 ft 4 in) spread, more if not regularly pruned. Its habit is naturally bushy, rounded, and dense. Well-branched from the base, its upright branches bear dense foliage, composed of small glossy leaves, leathery, dark green at the centre of the lamina irregularly edged with bright yellow, sometimes entirely yellow on young shoots. They are oval-shaped, pointed at their tips, not exceeding 2cm (0.8 in), finely toothed along the edges. The discreet flowering occurs in May-June, at the end of the young shoots. Tiny white-greenish flowers with 4 petals are grouped in clusters. They are pollinated by insects and followed by the formation of small green fruits that turn pink and orange in autumn, hanging from the branches.
The 'Microphyllus Aureovariegatus' spindle is a plant suited for a rather mild and humid climate, moderately hardy especially during its young years, but tolerant to sea spray. It can be used to create low evergreen hedges or large borders. In flower beds, its variegated foliage enhances all kinds of blooms as well as the purple foliage of Physocarpus or Berberis, for example. Elegant in urban gardens, the Japanese Spindle microphyllus Aureovariegatus naturally has a neat appearance that can be accentuated by pruning to create beautiful plant spheres to scatter here and there to mark strategic spots in the garden. It adapts perfectly to container gardening, which can be placed on the terrace or balcony, and is well-suited for pruning, allowing the gardener to try their hand at topiary art.
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Euonymus
japonicus
Microphyllus Aureovariegatus
Celastraceae
Japanese Spindle, Evergreen Spindle
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
The Euonymus japonicus is preferably planted in spring in any well-drained soil in a sunny or lightly shaded location. It prefers deep soils, rich in humus, that remain moist, and tolerates the presence of limestone. It is sensitive to severe frost and is hardy once established, withstanding temperatures down to approximately -12/-14°C (10.4/6.8 °F). Young plants should be protected during the first winters, depending on the region.Hot and dry climates are not suitable for this evergreen spindle tree, as it may become infested with mealybugs and sooty mould. Pruning is well tolerated between April and May. Caution: pruning too early in spring can be harmful to young tender shoots in case of late frosts. Similarly, frequent pruning can lead to the development of sooty mould, especially in very dry soil. Apply fertiliser twice a year, in early spring and autumn. Water during dry spells to maintain beautiful foliage. If the plant is grown in a pot, it is necessary to change the growing substrate once a year in spring. Protect your potted plant if severe frost is forecasted (<-5°C (23 °F)).
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.
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