Plant Details

• Botanical Name: Euonymus japonicus 'Silver King'
• Common Name: Silver King Japanese Euonymus
• Size & Growth: Typically reaches 3-4 ft tall with a spread of 3-4 ft; grows slowly, about 3-6 inches per year

• Hardiness Zones: 7-10

• Foliage Type: Evergreen; dense, silvery-green leaves

• Bloom Time: Usually inconspicuous flowers in late spring

• Growth Rate: Slow to moderate

• Light Requirements: Full sun to part shade

• Attracts Pollinators: No

• Indoor Friendly: Yes, when placed in bright, indirect light

• Container Friendly: Yes

• Deer Resistant: Yes

• Pet Warning: Mildly toxic if ingested; keep out of reach of pets

• Fragrant: No

• Cut Flower: No

• Grows Well With: Boxwood, yew, and other evergreen shrubs