.plant-container { font-family: inherit; } .plant-container ul { list-style: none; padding-left: 0; margin-left: 0; } .plant-container li { display: flex; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.6; padding-left: 0; } .plant-container img { width: 24px; height: auto; margin-right: 10px; vertical-align: middle; flex-shrink: 0; } 'Silver King' Japanese Euonymus (Euonymus japonicus 'Silver King') Description A compact evergreen shrub featuring vibrant silver-variegated foliage, ideal for hedges and border accents. It maintains dense growth with minimal pruning. Suggested Uses Excellent for privacy screens, topiary, container planting, and formal garden layouts. Plant Details Botanical Name: Euonymus japonicus 'Silver King' Common Name: 'Silver King' Japanese Euonymus Size & Growth: Typically 3-4 ft tall and wide; slow to moderate growth rate Hardiness Zones: 6-9 Foliage Type: Evergreen with variegated leaves Bloom Time: Insignificant; sporadic small flowers in spring Growth Rate: Slow to moderate Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade Attracts Pollinators: No Indoor Friendly: No Container Friendly: Yes Deer Resistant: Yes Pet Warning: Mildly Toxic to Cats and Dogs Fragrant: No Cut Flower: No Grows Well With: Boxwoods, Holly, and other evergreen shrubs Care Tips Planting Instructions: Plant in well-draining soil in full sun to partial shade. Space 3 ft apart for hedges. Soil Moisture: Moderate; ensure consistent watering, especially during dry periods. Soil Type: Well-draining, loamy or sandy soil preferred Humidity: Tolerant of average humidity levels Pruning Instructions: Minimal pruning needed; prune in late winter or early spring to maintain shape Winter Care: Protect from harsh winds and heavy frosts in colder zones Planting Depth: Plant at same depth as root ball Fertilization: Feed with balanced fertilizer in early spring Special Care: Mulch to conserve moisture and suppress weeds