Euonymus Japonicus Silver King
Euonymus is native to Eastern Asia including the Himalayas, but can be found in Europe, Australia, North America and Madagascar. E. japonica is native to Japan, Korea and China.
The berries are a valuable food source to birds, but all parts of this plant are poisonous to humans. Providing year-round interest, Euonymus japonicus Silver King (Japanese Spindle) is an upright, bushy, evergreen shrub with glossy, oval-round green leaves, 1-2 in. long (2-5 cm), adorned with silvery white edges.
With its beautiful silver-gray foliage and low maintenance requirements, this plant is sure to be a standout in any landscape. In this ultimate guide, we will provide you with all the information you need to successfully grow and care for your Silver King Euonymus. Disease, heat, and drought-resistant when established, and very easy to grow, Silver King is a glowing accent year-round in small garden spaces and containers, in groupings, as a hedge in landscape borders, and where a bright evergreen shrub is desired in home foundation plantings.
FeaturesA rugged yet attractive evergreen shrub with green and silver-edged foliage that looks great year-round. Incredibly easy and carefree. Tolerates drought and salt spray, making it a good choice for coastal slopes or other difficult locations.
Silver King Euonymus is a dense multi-stemmed evergreen shrub with an upright spreading habit of growth. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other landscape plants with less refined foliage. This shrub will require occasional maintenance and upkeep, and can be pruned at anytime.
Japanese spindle 'Silver King' A dense, bushy evergreen shrub, with variegated ovate leaves which have dark green centres with creamy yellow margins around the outside. Japanese Euonymus 'Silver King' is a compact, evergreen shrub prized for its striking silvery-white variegated foliage with green centers. This ornamental plant maintains its attractive coloring year-round and works excellently as a specimen plant, hedge, or border accent.
The Silver King Euonymus is an upright evergreen bush, reaching 6 feet tall and 3 feet across. It sparkles in shade or sun, with a broad silvery-white margin on the glossy green leaves, especially valuable for lightening up shady areas under trees and the dark side of your house. Euonymus japonicus 'Silver King' is a moderate-growing broadleaf evergreen shrub with green, variegated and white foliage.
In spring cream flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.