Euonymus Microphyllus Evergreen Ornamental Garden Shrub Plant from B&Q

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Create neat, structured lines in your garden with the compact elegance of Euonymus japonicus ‘Microphyllus’. This slow-growing, evergreen shrub is a fantastic alternative to traditional Box (Buxus) hedging. It features dense, upright branches smothered in tiny, glossy, dark-green leaves that look polished and professional year-round. Its naturally tidy habit makes it an exceptional choice for low-level hedging, path edging, or for adding architectural structure to rockeries and patio containers, bringing formal beauty to any space.This versatile shrub is a perfect blight-resistant substitute for Buxus, maintaining its deep green, lustrous appearance through every season. It requires very little pruning to maintain its neat shape, making it ideal for low-effort formal gardens.Key Features:Perfect Box Alternative: Small, dense leaves and tight growth habit, blight-resistant.Glossy Year-Round Foliage: Evergreen, maintains deep green, lustrous appearance all season.Low Maintenance Structure: Requires minimal pruning to maintain a neat, formal shape.Versatile Garden Performer: Excellent for border edges, low hedges, or alpine troughs.Highly Adaptable: Thrives in various conditions, from coastal gardens to urban containers.Specifications:Botanical Name: Euonymus japonicus ‘Microphyllus’Common Name: Japanese Spindle, Box-leaf EuonymusPlant Type: Evergreen ShrubGrowth Habit: Compact, upright, denseLight Requirements: Full sun to partial shadeSoil Requirements: Well-drained soil; tolerant of most soil typesFoliage Colour: Glossy dark greenHeight at Maturity: 50-100 cm (slow-growing)Spread at Maturity: 50-100 cm (slow-growing)Hardiness Zone: H5 (Hardy)Maintenance: Drought-tolerant once established; water regularly in first season; trim late spring/early summer for shape.