Euonymus japonicus 'Microphyllus' is a neat, compact evergreen shrub prized for its dense habit and small, glossy dark green leaves. Often used as a low formal hedge or edging plant, it brings year-round structure and colour to borders, pathways and containers. This hardy, low maintenance shrub is an excellent alternative to traditional box hedging and is well suited to a wide range of garden settings.

Supplied as a 17cm root-ball, this plant is well-established and ready for planting straight into the garden or a suitable container.

Key Features:

• Compact, dense evergreen shrub ideal for low hedging and edging


• Small, glossy dark green leaves providing year-round interest


• Hardy and low maintenance – requires minimal care once established


• Tolerates regular clipping and shaping for a neat, formal appearance


• Suitable for borders, containers, rockeries and pathway edging


• A popular alternative to Buxus (box) hedging

Planting and Care:

Plant in any well-drained soil in a position receiving full sun to partial shade. Water regularly during the first growing season to help the root system establish. Once settled, Euonymus Microphyllus is drought tolerant and requires very little ongoing attention. Trim lightly in spring or summer to maintain a tidy shape and encourage bushy growth.

Cultural Information:

• Botanical Name: Euonymus japonicus 'Microphyllus'


• Common Names: Box-leaved Euonymus, Japanese Spindle, Microphyllus Euonymus


• Classification: Evergreen shrub


• Fully Grown Height & Spread: 50–100 cm × 50–100 cm


• Growth Habit: Compact, Dense, Bushy Evergreen Shrub


• Perfect for: Low Hedging, Edging, Borders, Rockeries, Containers


• Planting Position: Full Sun to Partial Shade


• Soil Requirements: Any Well-Drained Soil


• Hardiness: Fully Hardy (RHS H5)


• Type: Hardy Evergreen Shrub


• Foliage: Small, Glossy, Dark Green Oval Leaves – Retained Year-Round


• Pruning: Trim in Spring or Summer to Maintain Shape

What's Included:

• 1 x Euonymus Microphyllus plant supplied as a 17cm root-ball