Euonymus japonicus Green Rocket

Common Name: Green Rocket Japanese Spindle

Description:
Euonymus japonicus 'Green Rocket' is a dense, upright, evergreen shrub known for its vibrant green foliage and naturally columnar growth habit. This compact, fast-growing variety is ideal for hedging, screening, and topiary work, offering year-round structure to gardens. The glossy, dark green leaves provide a lush, formal appearance without requiring excessive maintenance. Thriving in Melbourne’s climate, 'Green Rocket' performs well in a variety of soil types and is highly tolerant of coastal conditions, heat, and moderate drought. It responds well to pruning and shaping, making it an excellent alternative to traditional box hedging.

Form:

• Shrub - Medium
• Shrub - Small

Mature Size:

• Height: 1.5 - 3m
• Width: 0.8 - 1.5m

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring (not highly ornamental)

Flower Colour:

• Greenish-White

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots
• Suitable for Hedging
• Suitable for Screening
• Suitable for Topiary
• Drought Tolerant once established
• Coastal Tolerant
• Low Maintenance

Toxicity:

• Mildly toxic if ingested; may cause stomach upset in pets and humans.

Companion Plants:

• Buxus microphylla (Japanese Box)
• Liriope muscari (Lilyturf)
• Lavandula (Lavender)
• Pittosporum tenuifolium (Kohuhu)
• Camellia sasanqua (Sasanqua Camellia)