{"product_id":"col-7-5l-euo-micx1","title":"Euonymus Microphyllus Hardy Evergreen Hedge Plant, Buxus Alternative Garden Shrub, 26cm Root Ball","description":"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eEuonymus japonicus 'Microphyllus' is a compact, dense evergreen shrub prized for its small, glossy dark green leaves. Widely regarded as one of the best alternatives to Buxus (Box), this resilient shrub is naturally resistant to box blight, making it an excellent choice for low hedging, formal edging, borders and containers. Its neat, bushy habit requires minimal maintenance and responds well to clipping, allowing you to shape and maintain a tidy, structured appearance throughout the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis plant is supplied as a single specimen in a 26cm root ball, well-established and ready for planting directly into the garden or a suitable container.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardy evergreen shrub – retains foliage all year round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eIdeal Buxus alternative – naturally resistant to box blight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eCompact and bushy growth habit – perfect for low hedges and edging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eResponds well to regular trimming and shaping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eTolerates a wide range of soil types and positions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eLow maintenance once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eSupplied as 1 plant with a 26cm root ball\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting and Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant in well-drained soil in a position that receives full sun to partial shade. Euonymus Microphyllus is tolerant of most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sandy soils, provided drainage is adequate. Water regularly after planting until well established. Trim in late spring or early summer to maintain a neat shape. For hedging, space plants approximately 20–30 cm apart for a dense, uniform finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultural Information:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Euonymus japonicus 'Microphyllus'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Box-leaved Euonymus, Japanese Spindle, Small-leaved Euonymus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFully Grown Height and Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 75–100 cm × 50–80 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact, Dense, Bushy Evergreen Shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low Hedging, Formal Edging, Borders, Containers, Topiary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Position:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun to Partial Shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained; tolerates chalk, clay, loam and sandy soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully Hardy (RHS H5)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy Evergreen Shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small, Glossy, Dark Green Leaves – Retained Year-Round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim in Late Spring to Early Summer to Maintain Shape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e This listing is for the Microphyllus variety, which features the characteristic small, tightly packed leaves that give a fine-textured, formal appearance – closely resembling traditional Box hedging.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plants For All Seasons","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57694644568438,"sku":"COL-7.5L-EUO-MICX1","price":37.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0562\/5990\/3625\/files\/file_3faf6292-cb8e-4a5e-979f-75184f31551c.png?v=1776388418","url":"https:\/\/www.plantsforallseasons.co.uk\/products\/col-7-5l-euo-micx1","provider":"Plants For All Seasons","version":"1.0","type":"link"}