72 x Euonymus 'Green Spire' - 72 x Ø 7 cm - ↨ 15 cm

Create a stylish and low-maintenance hedge with Euonymus 'Green Spire' , the perfect replacement for traditional boxwood. This set of 72 plants is ideal for forming a dense, narrow hedge of 9 metres, perfect for small gardens or as a green separation around terraces.

Why choose Euonymus 'Green Spire'?

• Excellent Boxwood Substitute: Euonymus 'Green Spire' is a popular choice as a boxwood substitute, especially in areas where boxwood diseases and pests are a problem. With its narrow, columnar growth and glossy green leaves, this plant offers the same neat appearance as boxwood, without the risks.
• Low Maintenance and Hardy: This evergreen is hardy and will retain its fresh green colour all year round. It requires minimal pruning to maintain its shape, making it a very low maintenance choice for any garden. The 'Green Spire' is fast growing and will reach a height of 60cm, making it perfect for low hedges and borders.
• Close Planting Distance for a Full Hedge: Plant the Euonymus 'Green Spire' just 5 cm apart to create a dense, neat hedge. This small planting distance ensures that the hedge grows dense quickly and gets a full, uniform appearance.

Specifications:

• Location: Full sun to partial shade. The plant thrives best in a spot with at least a few hours of sunlight per day.
• Water consumption: Average. Provide regular watering, especially during dry spells, but avoid soaking the soil.
• Growth rate: Fast growing. The plant can grow up to 30 cm per year, which ensures rapid development of the hedge.
• Mature height: 60 cm. Perfect for low hedges or border planting.
• Winter hardiness: Hardy to -15°C. The plant stays green and healthy, even in cold climates.
• Flower colour: Inconspicuous green. The plant is valued for its beautiful, glossy leaves rather than its flowers.
• Foliage retention: Evergreen. The Euonymus 'Green Spire' retains its leaves all year round, making it ideal for an evergreen hedge.
• Pruning: Average pruning required to maintain the shape and density of the hedge. Pruning helps to keep the plant compact and neat.
• Pruning month: Best to prune in late spring or early summer (May-June) and if necessary again in early autumn.

With the Euonymus 'Green Spire' set of 72 plants you can easily create a dense, beautiful hedge that stays green all year round. Perfect as a boxwood replacement and ideal for gardeners looking for a stylish, low-maintenance solution for their garden.