Evergreen spindle 'Green Rocket' (Euonymus japonicus 'Green Rocket')

Evergreen spindle 'Green Rocket'

Also known as: Golden euonymus 'Green Rocket', Japanese spindle 'Green Rocket'

Evergreen spindle 'Green Rocket' grows in upright, rocket-like spikes rather than the bushy morphology of the parent shrub. This attractive low-maintenance hedgerow or garden plant has a striking spindle-like leaf formation and grows well in both acidic and alkaline soils as long as they are well-drained.

Scientific classification

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Perennial

Lifespan

Shrub

Plant Type

Green

Leaf Color

5 mm to 7 mm

Flower Size

Pink, Orange

Fruit Color

Green

Flower Color

Green

Stem Color

Winter dormancy

Dormancy

Evergreen

Leaf type

10 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Care Guide for Evergreen spindle 'Green Rocket'

Every week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

10 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Water: Evergreen spindle 'Green Rocket' thrives in moderate climates, preferring consistent moisture and well-drained soil. Water weekly for optimal hydration. Once established, it is moderately drought-tolerant. Mulching is beneficial for retaining moisture and keeping roots cool, reducing watering frequency.

Fertilize: Evergreen spindle 'Green Rocket' typically requires no fertilizers, except in the first year for landscaping hedges. For young plants, apply NPK (20:20:20) twice: once in spring and again in early winter, using 1 tablespoon per plant.

Pruning: Evergreen spindle 'Green Rocket' thrives with winter pruning to enhance air circulation and remove damaged branches. This practice, done during dormancy, minimizes stress and fosters vigorous spring growth, while preventing disease and maintaining a desirable structure.

Propagation: Evergreen spindle 'Green Rocket' is best propagated via stem cuttings with nodes and several leaves. Use rooting hormone before planting in well-draining soil. Maintain moisture without overwatering, provide indirect light, and moderate temperatures to support root growth before acclimating the cuttings.

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