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euonymus benkomasaki

KathmKathm Posts: 26
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Hello;

I am considering putting euonymus benkomasaki into a newly built raised bed.  The planting  area of the bed is 1m x 1.5m.  

I have tried to find photos of a mature version of the plant online, without any luck, and various sites suggest it could grow/expand to a variety of sizes.  

If left to it’s own devices, is the plant likely to dominate the whole bed in a few years?  If so, would I be able to restrict it somewhat by planting it in a pot and then into the bed instead?   Can anyone show me a photo of the plant in a similar garden setting??

I have made mistakes in the past when planting conifers in the wrong places, so am a bit nervous and want to avoid repeating any errors this time around. 

Many thanks.  Kath


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  • nutcutletnutcutlet Posts: 27,445
    It's a Euonymus japonicus cultivar so should take trimming to keep to the desired size if it threatens to get too big


    In the sticks near Peterborough
  • GardenerSuzeGardenerSuze Posts: 5,692
    Yes agree you can cut back as necessary. Early May is a good time gives it time to settle over summer.
    I have worked as a Gardener for 24 years. My latest garden is a new build garden on heavy clay.
  • KathmKathm Posts: 26
    Thanks @nutcutlet, @GardenerSuze - will stick it in the bed tomorrow, if it stops raining!
  • nutcutletnutcutlet Posts: 27,445
    Kathm said:
    Thanks @nutcutlet, @GardenerSuze - will stick it in the bed tomorrow, if it stops raining!
    I'll have some of your rain if you've got enough


    In the sticks near Peterborough
  • GardenerSuzeGardenerSuze Posts: 5,692
    Yes me too would love some rain!
    I have worked as a Gardener for 24 years. My latest garden is a new build garden on heavy clay.
  • NollieNollie Posts: 7,529
    I find most Euonymous pretty slow growing so I don’t think you need to plant it in a sunken pot nor worry about it getting too big - apparently it takes 10 years to reach 2.5x1m. I’m sure you could squeeze in another compact shrub at the end and maybe some hardy geraniums gently spilling over the edges would look good.

    Very smartly constructed new bed and I love the curved steps!
    Mountainous Northern Catalunya, Spain. Hot summers, cold winters.
  • KathmKathm Posts: 26
    Morning @Nollie @GardenerSuze @nutcutlet - definitely still raining in central belt of Scotland.  Sorry I can’t divert the clouds down your way.   I was really lucky getting all the work completed when it was still dry here, so am now frantically trying to stick all my plants back in before the frosts arrive.  Landscapers did a fabby job. Who doesn’t love a sweeping staircase?  :)
  • GardenerSuzeGardenerSuze Posts: 5,692
    @Kathm I agree beautiful landscaping thought that when I first saw your photo. Would love to see an update when planted and settled.
    I have worked as a Gardener for 24 years. My latest garden is a new build garden on heavy clay.
  • KathmKathm Posts: 26
    Hardly stopped raining for last 2 weeks, but got everything put in now @GardenerSuze - fingers crossed they survive whatever winter throws at them.  Kath



  • GardenerSuzeGardenerSuze Posts: 5,692
    edited October 2022
    @Kathm Thankyou for posting the photo. I love to see a garden on different levels always interesting. I am sure you are going to enjoy it.
    My brother is a landscape photographer he has been working in Scotland for most of October so I have been checking the forecast rain rain rain as you say. Rain doesn't seem to phase him however. He loves Scotland.
    I have worked as a Gardener for 24 years. My latest garden is a new build garden on heavy clay.
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