Euonymus japonicus Silver King - Japanese Spindle
Euonymus japonicus Silver King - Japanese Spindle
Euonymus japonicus Silver King - Japanese Spindle
Euonymus japonicus Silver King
Japanese Spindle, Evergreen Spindle
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Description
Euonymus japonicus Silver King is a variety of Japanese Spindle Tree with particularly refined variegated foliage: its glossy leaves are subtly maculated with grey-green on an emerald green background, and highlighted by a beautiful cream to silver-white margin. Attractive throughout the year, easy to grow in ordinary soil, this moderately-sized shrub can be used to create lovely evergreen hedges or provide elegant structuring in large shrub beds. Planted in a large container and shaped into a topiary, it will also make a stylish addition to a terrace or balcony.
The Japanese Spindle Tree belongs to the Celastraceae family. As its name suggests, it is native to Japan. However, it can also be found in China and Korea. In its natural habitat, this large shrub grows in sloped, open areas on the edge of forests, and can even become a tree up to 8 meters (26 feet 2 inches) tall in coastal areas. It is hardy to around -12 °C (10.4 °F), and its growth is rather slow.
The 'Silver King' cultivar, with a slower and more compact growth, is also distinguished by its variegated white and green foliage. In gardens, it reaches approximately 1.90 m (6 feet 2 inches) in height and 1.50 m (4 feet 11 inches) in width, possibly more if not regularly pruned. Its habit is naturally bushy, rather spreading and dense. Well-branched from the base, its branches bear abundant foliage, with glossy leaves in two shades of green and irregular, yellow cream to almost white margins. They are oval-shaped, 3 to 5 cm (1.2 to 2 in) long, finely toothed along the edges. The discreet flowering takes place in May-June, at the tips of young shoots. The tiny, pale greenish-white flowers with four petals are grouped in clusters. They are pollinated by insects and are followed by small green fruits that turn pink and orange in autumn, hanging from the branches.
Euonymus japonicus Silver King, traditionally grown as a medium-sized evergreen hedging plant, can also be included in shrub beds, creating interesting contrasts with barberries, compact photinias, or even Tarentum myrtles. Its variegated foliage enhances all types of flowering and works wonders in partially shaded areas of the garden. Well-suited for coastal areas and urban gardens, the Japanese Spindle Tree is often used to create hedges along pathways or as property boundaries to protect against wind and prying eyes. It is suitable for container cultivation, on a terrace or a balcony, and responds well to pruning. Its height, however, will be reduced in pots, and the plant can be shaped to the gardener's desires, even allowing for topiary art experiments.
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Euonymus
japonicus
Silver King
Celastraceae
Japanese Spindle, Evergreen Spindle
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Euonymus japonicus Silver King is best planted in spring, in well-prepared soil, in a gently sunny or lightly shaded position. It prefers deep, humus-rich, light soils that remain moist and tolerates the presence of limestone in the soil. It is sensitive to heavy frosts and is hardy up to about -12/-14 °C. Hot and dry climates are not ideal for this evergreen spindle tree, as it may become affected by mealybugs and sooty mould. Pruning is well tolerated between April and May. Be careful: pruning too early in spring can be harmful to young tender shoots, in case of late frosts. Similarly, excessive pruning can lead to the development of sooty mould, especially in very dry soil. Apply fertiliser twice a year, in early spring and autumn. In case of drought, water to maintain its beautiful foliage. If the plant is grown in a pot, it is necessary to replace the growing substrate once a year in spring. Protect your pot if heavy frosts are forecasted (<-5 °C).
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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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