Euonymus japonicus 'Rykujo' (Rykujo Euonymus)
Botanical Information
Family | Celastraceae |
Genus | Euonymus |
Species | japonicus |
Cultivar | 'Rykujo' |
Category | Woody |
Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
Details
USDA Hardiness Zone | 6 - 9 |
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canadian Hardiness Zone | 5a - Requires cool season protection under glass. |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Zone | H3 - H7 |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Temperature (°C) | -40 - (-1) |
Temperature (°F) | -40 - 30 |
Height | 15 - 20 cm |
Spread | 7 - 15 cm |
Growth | Slow |
Flowering Period | June |
Description and Growing Information
Cultivation | Grows in moist, well-drained soils in full sunlight to partial shade. |
Pests | No known serious insect or disease problems. |
Notable Specimens | The A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada. |