Euonymus shrub is a low-maintenance, drought-tolerant shrub that is native to North America. It grows in a variety of habitats, including dry, rocky soils and woodlands. The euonymus shrub has glossy, dark green leaves and produces small, greenish-white flowers in the spring. The fruit of the shrub is a small, dark red berry that is poisonous to humans.
Related plant:
Euonymus Japonicus Aureus
Related plant:
Moonshadow Euonymus
About soil condition, the euonymus shrub grows best in slightly acidic to neutral soil, with a pH of 6.0 to 7.5. It tolerates a wide range of soils as long as they are well-drained. The euonymus shrub is not particular about soil type and can grow in loamy sand, sandy loam, or clay loam. It also does well in disturbed areas such as construction sites.
Like the other plants, euonymus shrub needs sunlight to produce food. However, this plant is tolerant of shade and can grow in areas that receive little sunlight. If you are considering planting a euonymus shrub, be sure to check the plant tag or ask a nursery worker to find out how much sun the particular variety you are interested in needs.
The temperature conditions that are ideal for euonymus shrubs are those that are cool and moist. The shrubs do not like to be in direct sunlight, as this can cause them to become dried out and stressed. They also do not like to be in hot and humid conditions, as this can cause them to become wilted and unhealthy.
Ideal humidity condition for this plant is around 40-50%. If the humidity level is too low, the leaves will start to turn brown and drop off. If the humidity level is too high, the leaves will start to turn yellow and drop off.
About fertilizer, this kind of plant need much and frequent fertilizer when in active growing season, which is from late spring to early summer, and then every 6 to 8 weeks until early fall. A general-purpose fertilizer with an N-P-K ratio of 10-10-10 or 20-20-20 is suitable. You can also use a slow-release fertilizer. Be careful not to overdo it, because too much fertilizer can damage the plant. When it comes to watering, euonymus shrubs need regular watering, especially when they are young. Once they are established, they are quite drought-tolerant. However, during extended periods of drought, they may need some supplemental watering. The best way to water euonymus shrubs is with a soaker hose or drip irrigation system.
Pruning euonymus shrubs is important to encourage new growth and to maintain the plant's shape. When pruning, be sure to remove any dead or damaged branches. Also, cut back any branches that are growing out of bounds. Use sharp pruning shears to make clean cuts.
Propagation is best done in the spring, by taking stem cuttings from the previous year's growth. The cuttings should be about 6 inches long and taken from areas where the stems are firm. The bottom third of each cutting should be buried in potting soil, and the pot should be kept moist until roots have formed. Once the roots have formed and the plant is growing well, it can be transplanted to a larger pot or into the garden.
Usually, the plant growth rate is considered to be fast. This shrub can reach its full potential size in just a few years with the right growing conditions. However, there are some slower-growing varieties that can take a little longer to reach their full size.
Common problems for this kind of plant are infected leaves, rust, and scale. To treat these problems, you will need to prune the affected areas and dispose of the infected leaves. You can also use a fungicide to treat the rust and scale.
Source:
Euonymus, Winterberry | Nebraska Forest Service
Euonymus japonicus | Landscape Plants | Oregon State University
Euonymus alatus - hvp.osu.edu
