Rykujo euonymus
Euonymus japonicus 'Rykujo'
USDA zones6 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moist soil
Size6 to 9 inches tall3 to 6 inches wide
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Dense
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
Garden uses
Notes
'Rykujo' euonymus (Euonymus japonicus 'Rykujo') is a shrub for borders and hedges. It is hardy to USDA zone 6, or down to -10°F (-23°C). This plant likes full or part sun and dry to moist, sandy, loamy, or clay soil. It grows in a dense, evergreen habit at a moderate rate. The plant tolerates drought and salt, so it suits tough spots.
Pairs well with Fountain grass, Common milkweed, and Red spider lily.