Japanese Euonymus 'Silver King'
Euonymus Japonicus Silver King
Add a touch of polished elegance to your landscape with 'Silver King' Euonymus, a versatile evergreen shrub boasting striking silvery-green foliage.
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About this plant
The Euonymus Japonicus 'Silver King' is a distinguished evergreen shrub admired for its lustrous green leaves edged in a brilliant, creamy white, creating a sophisticated variegated effect. This adaptable plant is a fantastic choice for borders, hedges, or as a standalone specimen, providing year-round interest and a crisp, clean aesthetic. Its dense growth habit also makes it an excellent option for foundation plantings or for bright accents in mixed containers. 'Silver King' is remarkably resilient, tolerating a range of conditions once established, offering both beauty and low-maintenance appeal to any garden.
Care & maintenance
Requires minimal pruning to maintain shape; trim in late winter or early spring before new growth appears. Fertilize annually in spring with a balanced slow-release fertilizer.
Quick facts
- Type
- evergreen
- Mature height
- 4-6 feet
- Mature width
- 2-3 feet
- Sun
- Full sun to partial shade
- Water
- Medium; water regularly until established, then reduce frequency. Tolerates some drought once mature.
- Growth rate
- Moderate