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Euronymus ID please

Lizzie27Lizzie27 Posts: 12,494
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I originally bought this plant several years ago as a tiny filler in a hanging basket mix.

Planted into this wooden trough at least 3 years ago which it is now outgrowing as you can see so needs to be moved. Space in this garden, although large, is limited so I need to know how much taller and wider it might eventually get. Any advice welcome.
North East Somerset - Clay soil over limestone
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  • JennyJJennyJ Posts: 10,576
    I'm not seeing a picture, but there are so many varieties it's impossible to say for sure if they're not labelled.
    Doncaster, South Yorkshire. Soil type: sandy, well-drained
  • Lizzie27Lizzie27 Posts: 12,494
    So sorry, senior moment! It's much smaller leaved, almost box size, than the other euronymus I have.
    North East Somerset - Clay soil over limestone
  • bcpathomebcpathome Posts: 1,313
    Not sure of the variety but they all grow well . It will be as big or as small as you let it be . If it’s too big - prune it down .
  • Silver surferSilver surfer Posts: 4,719
    edited April 2023
    Euonymus japonicus 'Microphyllus Albovariegatus'

    ie it is a Euonymus that comes from Japan with small leaves that are variegated white and green.

    Suggest you remove any branches with the plain green leaves

    Quote RHS..

    "'Microphyllus Albovariegatus' is a small evergreen shrub of bushy upright habit, with tiny dark green leaves margined with creamy-white"
    Perthshire. SCOTLAND .
  • alfharris8alfharris8 Posts: 513
    Is it Silver Queen or similar?
  • nutcutletnutcutlet Posts: 27,445
    you have some reverted (plain green) shoots. You need to cut those out because they will be stronger than the variegated part (more Chlorophyll) and take over eventually


    In the sticks near Peterborough
  • JennyJJennyJ Posts: 10,576
    edited April 2023
    I have two very like yours that came as baby plants for containers last year, but I don't know what they are either. I potted them up separately when I dismantled the mixed containers and I haven't decided what to do with them. I'm pretty sure they're not "Emerald Gaiety" or "Silver Queen" because the leaves are much narrower than either of those. My best guess is Euonymus microphyllus Albovariegatus.
    Doncaster, South Yorkshire. Soil type: sandy, well-drained
  • alfharris8alfharris8 Posts: 513
    @JennyJ - I'm rubbish at these games 🤣.
  • JennyJJennyJ Posts: 10,576
    @alfharris8 , I hadn't seen your post before I wrote mine, so it wasn't aimed at you :)
    Doncaster, South Yorkshire. Soil type: sandy, well-drained
  • Lizzie27Lizzie27 Posts: 12,494
    edited April 2023
    Thanks @bcpathome,  and others. I've got an euronymus hedge that's now 8ft high so you can understand I'm a bit beware! As you say, I could keep it pruned - cue, much scratching of head walking round the garden tomorrow looking for a space.
    North East Somerset - Clay soil over limestone
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