Deep green, dense foliage on this compact plant provides a beautiful, formal appearance with minimal trimming. Tolerant of a variety of conditions including heat, poor soils and salt spray. An excellent container specimen. Perfect for a low hedge or border. Evergreen.
 
Common Name: Boxleaf Euonymus
Botanical Name: Euonymus japonicus 'Microphyllus
Watering Needs:Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
Botanical Pronunciation:yoo-ON-ih-mus juh-PON-ih-kus my-kro-FIL-us
Plant type:Shrub
Deciduous/evergreen:Evergreen
Sunset climate zones:4 - 20
Growth habit:Rounded
Growth rate:Slow
Average landscape size:Slow growing; reaches 1 to 2 ft. tall and half as wide in 10 years.
Special features:Compact Form, Easy Care, Tolerates Road Salt, Year-round Interest
Foliage color:Green
Blooms:Inconspicuous; prized for foliage.
Flower color:Green
Garden styleAsian/Zen, Contemporary, Mediterranean