Japanese spindle 'Microphyllus Pulchellus'

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A compact, dense variety with small, oval-shaped glossy dark green leaves with yellow edges. Insignificant green flowers appear late spring to early summer

Japanese spindle 'Microphyllus Pulchellus'

Scientific classification

Species
Japanese spindle 'Microphyllus Pulchellus' (Euonymus japonicus 'Microphyllus Pulchellus')
Genus
Euonymus
Family
Celastraceae
Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity
Shrubs
Plant type
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Height
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Spread
Evergreen
Foliage
Bushy
Habit
Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest
Full sun
Sunlight
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Japanese spindle 'Microphyllus Pulchellus'

Distribution of Japanese spindle 'Microphyllus Pulchellus'

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Culture

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Toxicity

Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Quick identification of Japanese spindle 'Microphyllus Pulchellus'

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Japanese spindle 'Microphyllus Pulchellus' care guide

Deep watering during dry spells, allowing slight surface drying between soakings
Watering
Full sun
Sunlight
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Watering

Deep watering during dry spells, allowing slight surface drying between soakings

Fertilizing

Balanced shrub or tree feed once each early spring

Pruning

Usually little pruning is needed. Lightly shape if necessary, removing dead, damaged or diseased shoots. Prune after flowering.

Propagation

Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings

Growing

Remove completely green shoots when they appear, prune into shape in the spring

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Common pests and diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to powdery mildews, a leaf spot and sometimes honey fungus

Pests

May be susceptible to vine weevil, horse chestnut scale, euonymus scale and caterpillars

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