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Euonymus japonicus 'Silver Queen' - Silver Queen Japanese Euonymus

Euonymus japonicus 'Silver Queen' - Silver Queen Japanese Euonymus

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Euonymus japonicus 'Silver Queen', commonly known as Silver Queen Japanese Euonymus, is an evergreen shrub prized for its striking variegated foliage. The leaves are a bold mix of dark green with creamy white margins, adding year-round interest to gardens and landscapes. Perfect for hedging, borders, or as a specimen plant, 'Silver Queen' is versatile, low-maintenance, and resilient. This shrub brings elegance and texture to both formal and informal garden designs. It’s also highly adaptable, tolerating a variety of growing conditions, including salt spray, making it an excellent choice for coastal gardens.

 

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  • Seasonality: Evergreen; maintains its leaves year-round.
  • Flowering Season: Late spring to early summer (May-June)

Silver Queen' produces small, inconspicuous greenish-white flowers in late spring. The flowers are not a primary ornamental feature but can attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies.

  • Planting Season: Best planted in early spring or fall when temperatures are cool, allowing the shrub to establish roots before the growing season or winter dormancy.
  • Soil Requirements: Prefers well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil but is adaptable to a wide range of soil types, including sandy or clay soils. It is also tolerant of salt spray, making it ideal for coastal gardens.
  • Spacing: Space plants 4-6 feet apart to allow for mature spread or closer together if using as a hedge.

Planting Instructions:

  1. Dig a hole twice as wide and as deep as the root ball.
  2. Place the plant in the hole with the top of the root ball level with the soil surface.
  3. Backfill with soil, tamp gently, and water thoroughly.
  4. Apply mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
  • Mulching: Apply a 2-3 inch layer of mulch around the base of the plant to retain moisture, regulate soil temperature, and reduce weeds.
  • Pest and Disease Resistance: Euonymus japonicus is relatively pest- and disease-resistant, though it can occasionally suffer from scale or aphids. Regular inspection and good air circulation help prevent these issues. It’s also resistant to salt spray, making it suitable for coastal gardens.
  • Winter Care: In colder climates (USDA Zones 6-7), protect the plant from harsh winter winds and ice by applying a layer of mulch over the root zone. In warmer zones, 'Silver Queen' remains evergreen and requires no special winter care.