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Silver King Euonymus
Euonymus japonica 'Silver King'

A broadleaf evergreen shrub which works well for foundation plantings, hedges, or as a specimen plant. The glossy, oval leaves have medium to light green centers with silvery-white edges and the scallop-toothed margins common among euonymus. Stems on the current year's growth are a pale white-green. Its light colored foliage presents a nice contrast with darker foliaged plants. Flowers and seeds are sporadic and insignificant. Prefers afternoon shade, well-drained amended soils and organic surface mulch. Can take significant sun and poor soils, but is generally unhealthy in such conditions in our area. Requires minimal pruning unless a specific shape or size is desired. Synonym: Euonymus japonicus 'Silver King'.

  • Special Note(s): Toxic if eaten.
  • Plant type: Shrub
  • Maintenance level: Low
  • Water requirement: Medium
  • Sun exposure: Part Sun, Shade, Morning Sun
  • Height range: 4–6 Feet
  • Width range: 4–6 Feet
  • Canopy value: 28 ft²
  • Growth rate: Medium, Slow
  • Seasonal habit: Evergreen
  • Flower color: Yellow, White
  • Flower season: Spring
  • Fruit color: Pink, Brown
  • Fruit season: Autumn
  • General foliage color: White, Green
  • Design style: Year Around Color
  • Hardiness cold tolerance: -10 °F
  • Soil preference: Well Drained
  • Native location: China, Japan, and Korea
  • PH preference: Acidic, Alkaline/Basic, Neutral, Not Particular
  • Sunset zones: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, H1
  • USDA hardiness zone: 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b

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