Euonymus japonicus 'Albomarginatus'

Common name: Japanese Spindle

Description: Euonymus japonicus 'Albomarginatus' is a neat, upright evergreen shrub producing small, glossy dark green leaves with a narrow but distinctive white margin. More compact and refined than many Euonymus, it is well suited to formal hedging, topiary, and container cultivation. Its tight habit requires little pruning to maintain a tidy appearance. Highly resilient to coastal exposure, pollution, and drought once established, it is a reliable and low-maintenance evergreen for a wide range of garden situations.

Other benefits: neat formal habit, excellent for low hedging, coastal and pollution tolerant

Wildlife attraction: provides shelter for small invertebrates

Height & spread (approx.) at 10 years: 1.5m x 1m

Position: full sun to partial shade

Soil pH: neutral; adaptable

Moisture: well-drained; drought tolerant once established

Winter hardiness: cold hardy to -10°C