Dwarf Little Leaf Euonymus
(Euonymus fortunei)
Native Range: East Asia
Sun/Shade: Part shade to full sun
Landscape Use: This small evergreen shrub has dark green leaves and
makes a nice two to three foot evergreen shrub. It naturally grows more
upright than round but can easily be trained into any formal shape. The
leaves look like Japanese Boxwood, only darker green. Should be used
much more but Dwarf Yaupon Holly has dominated its size category. Gives
darker, richer, green color than Dwarf Yaupon Holly but is too early to tell if
it is as drought tolerant as Dwarf Yaupon Holly.
Container Use: Makes nice greenery for pots.
Size: 2’ to 4’ tall and 2’ wide
Deer Resistance: Not enough information yet.
Drought Tolerance: Moderately drought tolerant but looks best with
occasional watering.
Soil: Not particular about soil as long as it drains well and does not remain
constantly wet. Does well in rocky soil or even better with soil enhancement.
Water: Smart Watering Principle=Water well when first planted then allow
to dry slightly, without wilting, then water deeply again, etc. Easy Watering
Principle= Water every day the first week; every second day the second
week; every third day the third week; every fourth day the fourth week;
every fifth day the fifth week. A soaking rainfall should last for about two
weeks worth of watering. Do not keep constantly wet.
Fertilizer: Looks even better with regular fertilization.
Maintenance Tips: Trim this small shrub any way you like or let it grow
naturally and it will grow somewhat pointed at the top, roughly triangular,
which is an interesting natural shape. Left untrimmed it will get taller but
never large.
Rating: Rates high as a landscape plant.
Pictures: See the plant picture book in the appropriate section.
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