Euonymus japonicus 'Rykujo' (Rykujo Euonymus)


Botanical Information

FamilyCelastraceae
GenusEuonymus
Speciesjaponicus
Cultivar'Rykujo'
CategoryWoody
TypeShrub (evergreen)

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone6 - 9
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone5a - Requires cool season protection under glass.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH3 - H7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-40 - (-1)
Temperature (°F)-40 - 30
Height15 - 20 cm
Spread7 - 15 cm
GrowthSlow
Flowering PeriodJune

Description and Growing Information

CultivationGrows in moist, well-drained soils in full sunlight to partial shade.
PestsNo known serious insect or disease problems.
Notable SpecimensThe A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada.

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