Euonymus japonicus 'Green Spire'

Common name: Japanese Spindle 'Green Spire'

Description: Euonymus japonicus 'Green Spire' is a handsome, densely branched evergreen shrub producing small, glossy, deep green leaves on a naturally upright, columnar form that requires minimal clipping to maintain its elegant, spire-like silhouette. It is an excellent choice for formal gardens, topiary, low hedging, and container growing, where its tidy habit and year-round glossy foliage provide reliable structural interest without excessive maintenance. It is notably tolerant of coastal conditions, pollution, and shade, making it one of the most versatile and reliable evergreen shrubs available for UK gardens.

Other benefits: naturally upright columnar habit; year-round glossy foliage; excellent for formal gardens and topiary; coastal and pollution tolerant; low maintenance

Wildlife attraction: small insects attracted to the inconspicuous summer flowers

Height & spread (approx.) at 10 years: 1.5–2m x 0.5–0.6m (upright columnar)

Position: full sun to partial shade; tolerates coastal exposure and pollution; formal borders, topiary, hedging, and containers

Soil pH: adaptable — neutral to slightly alkaline (pH 6.0–7.5); tolerates chalk and clay

Moisture: low to moderate; drought tolerant once established; tolerates a range of conditions

Winter hardiness: fully hardy to -15°C