Euonymus japonicus 'Green Spire' forms a compact, dense evergreen hedge with luxuriously glossy leaves. The foliage emerges bright green and matures to a a rich dark green that is retained throughout winter, providing year-round colour and structure in the garden. Hardy and adaptable, Euonymus 'Green Spire' grows well in full sun to part shade and most soil types, provided the soil is moist but well draining. With a naturally slow growth rate, 'Greenspire' is easily maintained as a neat, low hedge and particularly well suited to formal and contemporary gardens. Alternatively, it can be allowed to grow slightly taller and develop a more natural form, making it suitable for more informal settings. Also known as: Spindle hedge