Create an elegant and easy-to-maintain hedge with **Euonymus 'Green Spire'**, the perfect alternative to traditional boxwood. This set of 6 plants is ideal for forming a dense and narrow 0.75 meter hedge, perfect for small gardens or as a green separation around terraces. Why choose Euonymus 'Green Spire' ? -------------------------------------------- - **Excellent Alternative to Boxwood:** _Euonymus 'Green Spire'_ is a popular choice for replacing boxwood, especially in areas where boxwood diseases and pests are a problem. With its narrow, columnar growth and glossy green leaves, this plant offers the same neat appearance as boxwood, without the associated risks. - **Easy to Maintain and Cold Resistant:** This evergreen plant is cold resistant and maintains its fresh green color throughout the year. It requires little pruning to maintain its shape, making it a very easy to maintain choice for any garden. 'Green Spire' grows quickly and reaches a height of 60cm, making it perfect for low hedges and borders. - **Planting Density for a Full Hedge:** Plant _Euonymus 'Green Spire'_ just 5 cm apart to create a dense and uniform hedge. This proximity ensures that the hedge closes quickly for a complete and homogeneous appearance. Specifications: ---------------- - **Exposition:** Full sun to partial shade. The plant thrives in a location receiving at least a few hours of sunlight per day. - **Water Consumption:** Average. Ensure regular watering, especially during dry periods, but avoid soaking the soil. - **Growth Speed:** Fast. The plant can grow up to 30 cm per year, guaranteeing rapid development of the hedge. - **Height at Maturity:** 60 cm. Ideal for low hedges or border plantings. - **Cold Resistance:** Resistant up to -15°C. The plant remains green and healthy, even in cold climates. - **Flower Color:** Discreet green. The plant is mostly appreciated for its beautiful, shiny leaves rather than its flowers. - **Evergreen Foliage:** Euonymus 'Green Spire' retains its leaves all year round, making it ideal for a green winter hedge. - **Size:** Moderate pruning required to maintain the shape and density of the hedge. Pruning helps keep the plant compact and neat. - **Pruning Period:** Prune preferably in late spring or early summer (May-June) and again in early fall if necessary. With this set of 6 **Euonymus 'Green Spire'** plants, easily create a dense and attractive hedge that stays green all year round. Ideal as a boxwood substitute and perfect for gardeners looking for a stylish and easy to maintain solution for their garden.