Euonymus japonicus Green Rocket
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Euonymus japonicus 'Green Rocket' is a compact, upright evergreen shrub prized for its glossy foliage and vertical growth habit. Native to Japan, this cultivar is valued for its ornamental appeal and versatility in a variety of landscaping applications in Australian gardens.
Height and Width
- Height: Typically grows to a height of 1.5 to 2 meters when mature.
- Width: Spreads out to a width of about 60 to 90 centimeters.
Soil Type
- Soil Preference: 'Green Rocket' prefers well-drained soil with a loamy or sandy texture. It can tolerate a range of soil pH levels, from slightly acidic to slightly alkaline, but performs best in fertile, humus-rich soil.
Plant Description
- Foliage: The plant features glossy, dark green leaves that are oval to elliptical in shape and arranged in opposite pairs along the stems. The foliage is evergreen, providing year-round color and texture to the landscape.
- Growth Habit: 'Green Rocket' has an upright, columnar growth habit with dense branching and a narrow form. It maintains a compact, tidy appearance without the need for extensive pruning, making it an excellent choice for formal hedges, borders, or specimen planting.
Flower Description
- Flowers: Euonymus japonicus produces small, inconspicuous flowers in spring to early summer, but they are not particularly showy or ornamental. The flowers are typically greenish-white in color and may go unnoticed amidst the foliage.
Cultivation and Care
- Watering: Provide regular watering during the establishment period to encourage deep root development. Once established, 'Green Rocket' is moderately drought-tolerant and requires minimal supplemental watering, except during prolonged dry periods or hot weather.
- Sunlight: 'Green Rocket' prefers partial to full sun. It thrives in bright, sunny conditions and can tolerate some shade, particularly in hot climates or during the afternoon sun.
- Temperature: Euonymus japonicus is well-suited to the Australian climate and thrives in a wide range of temperatures. It can withstand heat, drought, and moderate frost once established.
- Pruning: Prune as needed to maintain shape, remove dead or diseased branches, and promote airflow within the canopy. 'Green Rocket' responds well to regular pruning and can be shaped into formal hedges or topiary specimens.
- Fertilising: Apply a balanced, slow-release fertiliser formulated for evergreen shrubs in spring to promote healthy growth and lush foliage.
Additional Notes
- Pests and Diseases: 'Green Rocket' is relatively resistant to pests and diseases but may be susceptible to scale insects, spider mites, and fungal diseases such as powdery mildew in certain conditions. Monitor regularly and treat promptly if issues arise.
- Uses: Ideal for use as a formal hedge, border, screen, or specimen planting in gardens, parks, and landscapes. 'Green Rocket' adds structure, texture, and year-round color to outdoor spaces, providing a versatile and low-maintenance option for landscaping.
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Availability changes all through out the year. please check with us via our Sunshine Coast Garden Centre page for Pricing & Availability
Product Availability
Plants & Pots come and go all year around.
- Plants are seasonal and sometimes we run out but have more batches coming along.
- Some Plants are not always in-stock however we can either order it in. pending availability
- Available numbers change every hour of the day in store and where we grow so please check in with us on how many you are looking for
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- we will sometimes keep plants on our website to show you the description of how it grows and its specific characteristics. they may not be in stock all the time however we will keep it up online so when it comes in we wont have to reload products
Where are our plants Grown and how do we grow them
- Plants are grown locally on the Sunshine Coast
- All outdoor plants are sun hardened and ready to grow
- Indoor plants are grown under 50% Shade and will transfer perfectly to indoor use
- Orchids are also grown under 50% Shade and are best brought indoors during flowering for show then returned back into a shaded area until the following flowering time
- we are Qualified horticulturists, greenkeeper as well as Qualified landscape Construction with over 35 years experience in the industry. We use Quality products and materials to grow all our plants.
How to Look after your plants like we do
- When using any Garden Care products or Fertilisers we always recommend reading the label before use
- We recommend using Earthlife crushed rock mineral on all plants when planting in the ground or in Pots.
- When planting in Pots in Our garden centre we use either Rocky Point Premium Potting mix or our own custom potting mixes blend to plant all our plants
- If planting in the ground we also recommend that you use good quality Bagged garden soil around your plants at the time of planting
