| Description | Euonymus japonicus microphyllus
Japanese Spindle Bush or Tom Thumb is a box hedging plant with a difference.
• Glossy, dark green foliage with a mild serrated edge
• Ideal for box and medium hedging
• Tolerates coastal conditions and drought
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Click here! | Pyrus calleryana 'Winter Glow'
The only evergreen ornamental pear currently on the market, making it a highly sought after specimen tree.
• Spring blossoms on semi bare branches
• Ideal for screening or as a shade tree
• Green glossy leaves with a silvered backing
Everscreen Pears will only retain leaves in warmer climates. Cool climate areas such as rural Victoria are likely to see leaf drop in the winter but usually for only a period of up to 5 weeks. In cool climates it the Everscreen will get an autumnal colouring prior to leaf drop.
For more information on Ornamental Pears see our Pyrus - Ornamental Pear Factsheet
For care instructions, features and more, check out Additional Information below | |
| Additional information |
| botanical-name |
Euonymus fortunei, Euonymus japonicas microphyllus
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| height-x-width |
50cm x 50cm
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| planting-distance |
For border: 4 per metre
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| features |
Dense compact glossy dark green narrow leaves on a dwarf bush
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| conditions |
Very hardy, will thrive in most soils but prefers full sun to part shade in well drained soil
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| landscape-use |
Low hedge, borders, topiary, containers for patios and courtyards
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| Other Common Names |
Callery Pear, Ever Screen Pear, Evergreen Pear, Flowering Pear, Ornamental Pear, Winter Glow
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| Origin |
China, Vietnam
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| Plant Type |
Tree
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| Leaf Drop |
Semi-Deciduous
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| Sunshine |
Afternoon Sun, Full Sun, Midday Sun, Part Shade
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| Tolerances |
Pollution Tolerant, Poor Soil Tolerant, Salt Sensitive, Wind Tolerant, Heat Tolerant, Drought Tolerant
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| Soil Type |
Clay, Loam, Loamy – Clay, Sandy – Loam, Well drained
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| pH |
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
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| Water Requirement |
Moderate
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| Fertilise Me |
April, March, November, October, September
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| Fertilizer Frequency |
Bi-annually
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| Best time to plant |
All Year
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| Planting Distance |
2-3m apart
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| Max Height |
10m
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| Max Width |
5m
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| Growth Speed |
Fast
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| Prune Me |
Annually, Only if required, In the cooler months
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| Size Maintained at |
5m
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| Flowering |
Yes
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| Flower Colour |
White
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| Flowering Time |
November, October, September
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| Fragrance |
Strong
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| Foliage Colour |
Green
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| Autumn Colour |
Orange, Purple, Red
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| Fruit / Seed |
Yes – Non-edible
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| Fruiting Time |
December, January
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| Attracts |
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
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| Toxic To |
Children
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| Uses |
Fenceline, Shade Tree, Feature Tree
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