Euonymus jap. 'Benkomasaki' - P13

Description
The Japanese spindle 'Benkomasaki' (Euonymus japonicus) is an upright small shrub with decorative fruits. The Japanese spindle 'Benkomasaki' also has roundish, dark green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected location with well-drained, nutrient-rich, weakly acidic soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1 m and is approx. 1 m wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Euonymus japonicus 'Erecta'.

Bulletpoints
* Fruit ornamentation

leaves
The evergreen leaves of the Japanese spindle 'Benkomasaki' are dark green, roundish.

Growth
Japanese spindle 'Benkomasaki' is an upright growing small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 0.8 - 1 m and is approx. 0.8 - 1 m wide.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
Thinning pruning is recommended, in which only the shoots that are too dense are removed.

Fruit
The berries of Euonymus japonicus 'Benkomasaki' are particularly decorative.

Use
Grave, rock garden, façade, border, small/front garden