Euonymus japonicus 'White Spire’

– Not known to attract specific wildlife

– Generally pest-resistant and unpalatable to deer

– May provide shelter for small birds or beneficial insects when planted as a hedge

– Spring: New foliage growth begins; subtle flower production

– Summer: Evergreen foliage holds strong in sun and heat

– Fall: Little change; maintains green-and-white variegation

– Winter: Evergreen foliage persists; may show minor bronzing in harsh cold

– Formal hedging – narrow privacy screens – foundation plantings – accent in geometric or clipped gardens – container specimens – vertical interest in small gardens

– Evergreen, dense and leathery leaves

– Bright green with bold white margins

– Oval-shaped, opposite arrangement

– Excellent foliage for year-round structure and contrast

– Small, greenish-white flowers in late spring

– Not showy or ornamental

– Typically hidden by foliage and not a main feature

– Site selection: Choose a location with full sun to part shade

– Soil requirements: Adaptable to a range of soils; prefers well-drained, moderately fertile soil

– Planting depth: Plant at the same depth as it was in the container or nursery

– Spacing: Allow 2–3 feet apart for hedge planting or massing

– Mulch: Use 2–3 inches of organic mulch to maintain moisture and suppress weeds

– Best planting time: Spring or fall, when temperatures are moderate

– Timing: Prune in late winter to early spring before new growth begins

– How: Tolerates shearing for hedges; can also be pruned selectively for shape

– Remove any dead, damaged, or crossing branches as needed

– Moderate

– Water regularly during establishment (first season), then moderately

– Tolerates short dry periods once established

– Avoid waterlogged soil

– Full sun to part shade

– Best variegation and density occur with at least 4–6 hours of sun daily

– Not used for harvest; purely ornamental

– No edible or medicinal uses

– Feed in early spring with a balanced slow-release fertilizer

– Optional second light application in mid-summer if growth is weak

– Avoid over-fertilizing to prevent overly lush, weak stems

– Self-pollinating

– Insignificant greenish-white flowers; not grown for blooms or fruit

– Pollination is not relevant to landscape performance

– Boxwood (Buxus spp.) – for formal hedges or structure

– Lavender – for a color and texture contrast in full sun

– Hydrangea macrophylla – for mixed borders in part shade

– Heuchera – pairs well at the base with colorful foliage

– Nandina domestica – layered look in foundation plantings or Asian-style gardens