Japanese Spindletree

Japanese Spindletree Euonymus japonicus

What is the plant

Japanese Spindletree is a showy flowering evergreen plant belonging to the Celastrales family and native to China, Korea, and Japan. In its natural environment, it grows as a small tree or bush and can live in ordinary conditions and near the sea coast, thanks to its resistance to wind and salt. Due to its attractive appearance and easy care conditions, the Japanese Spindletree is popular in many countries as an ornamental plant.

Euonymus japonicus is easily identified by its glossy, ovate, serrated leaves that are green in color and can grow up to 5 cm (2 inches) long. The leaves become narrower closer to the base, and their edges have a silvery tint. The flowers are not spectacular, relatively small, have a yellow-white or green-white color, and appear in the first half of summer under favorable conditions.

As for the fruits, they are red, pink, or orange in color and can be seen closer to the beginning of autumn. They contain small seeds that have a pink tint and may contain poisonous substances.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Full Sun

Temperature

22°C - 25°C

Hardiness zone

6a - 10

Difficulty

Medium

Hibernation

Cold Period

Invasive

Weed

Water
Japanese Spindletree is drought tolerant, so water the plant once or twice a month, taking care not to over-moisten, which can cause root rot.
Sunlight
Euonymus japonicus prefers light shade and a dry environment, but it also feels good in bright sun.
Fertilizer
Use a balanced liquid fertilizer once at the beginning of spring, and after the plant begins to grow actively, there is no need to fertilize.

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Soil
Well-drained loamy or sandy soil containing nutrients is best.
Pruning
In early spring, carefully prune excess branches and remove wilted leaves to promote healthy growth and avoid disease.
Propagation
In late summer, cut off a healthy stem with a disinfected blade, then remove the lower leaves and plant in slightly moist, well-drained soil and provide adequate watering.

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Temperature
The ideal temperature for Euonymus japonicus is 53-68˚F (12-20°C).
Container
Use a container of any material with one large or several small drainage holes.
Fun fact
Euonymus japonicus has several common names, but the plant is called "priest's cap" in France and "forest star" in Malaysia, which are local names and are used only in these countries.
Popularity
3,948 people already have this plant 801 people have added this plant to their wishlists