Boxleaf Euonymus

Euonymus japonicus 'Microphyllus'

$134⁹⁹

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#5 Container

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Understanding Plant Options

Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:

Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements

Container Plant Sizes

Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.

Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2" x 2" x 3"	0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts	0.20 - 0.23 dry liters
4" Container	0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts	0.35 - 0.96 dry liters
4.5" Container	0.65 dry quarts	0.72 dry liters
6" Container	1.4 dry quarts	1.59 dry liters
1 Quart	1 dry quart	1.1 dry liters
5.5" Container	1.89 dry quarts	2.08 dry liters

Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2 Quart	2 dry quarts	2.2 dry liters
#1 Container	2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts	2.49 - 4.11 dry liters
5" x 5" x 12"	3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts	3.85 - 4.74 dry liters

Mature Plants (2-4 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#2 Container	1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons	5.24 - 7.75 dry liters
#3 Container	2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons	8.14 - 12.16 dry liters

Large Plants (3-5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#5 Container	2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons	12.86 - 20.35 dry liters
#6 Container	5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons	23.12 - 26.42 dry liters
#7 Container	5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons	26.34 - 28.76 dry liters

Bare Root Plants

Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.

Common Sizes:

Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet

Important Notes

Container Volume Specifications

Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents

Growing Conditions

Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment

Seasonal Availability

Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
Container plants are available throughout the growing season
Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes

Questions?

For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.

Plant Highlights

Boxleaf Euonymus highlights at a glance!

Specifications

Brand

Nature Hills' Choice
Botanical Name

Euonymus japonicus 'Microphyllus'
Growing Zones

6 - 9
Mature Height

1 - 2 Feet
Mature Spread

1 - 2 Feet
Sun Exposure

Full Sun
Moisture

Medium
Soil

Well Drained Soil
Growth Rate

Slow
Flower Color

White
Fall Color

Green
Pollinator Friendly

Yes
Fragrant

No
Pruning Time

Early Spring
Bloom Period

Late Spring

Growing Zones 6 - 9

Find Your Growing Zone!

Need a vibrant year-round little shrub that is a breeze to care for? Check out the Boxleaf Euonymus (Euonymus japonicus 'Microphyllus') for a compact stunner with style! The glossy foliage and unique textures hold their own despite being just knee-high, rounded little gems! With light green new growth that matures dark green, these are outstanding year-round garden accents!

These are gradual growers and won't overwhelm you with growth and maintenance! Filling out in lush green foliage with darling crimped and scalloped edges on each folded leaf! You may not notice them but the bees and local pollinators will seek out the darling little white blossoms that appear among the glossy leaves

Boxleaf Euonymus bushes are heat and humidity resistant throughout USDA growing zones 6 to 9 and only grow to a tiny 18-24 inches in height and spread just 12-18 inches wide! So delightfully easy to grow and maintain, these broad-leaved evergreen gems shine in both the full sun and partial shade garden!

Planting and Application:

Boxleaf Euonymus is the ultimate space-saving accent and focal point in formal plantings and low-maintenance garden definition and edging! Create defined clean lines that ease the transition between lawn and garden bed by planting formal rows of easy-care Boxleaf!

Create height by adding modern urns with a Boxleaf Euonymus throughout a narrow garden bed or along a pathway with cascading ornamental grasses or droopy spillers around their base for a unique effect! Patio gardeners, container and balcony gardeners, as well as poolside seating gain glossy evergreen planter thrillers that shine in the sun!

Scalloped Glossy Light & Dark Green Foliage
Small & Compact Broad-Leaved Evergreen Accent
Tiny White Blossoms for Bees & Butterflies in Spring
Versatile & Easy to Grow
Low Hedges & Property/Garden Definition, Formal & Informal & Containers

#ProPlantTips for Care:

Euonymus are highly adaptable and tolerant of a variety of conditions including heat, poor soils, and salt spray. Thriving in full sun in cooler growing zones, and appreciating some afternoon shade in hotter climates, these are easygoing plants with lots of potential! Plant in well-drained soil with moderate moisture access throughout the growing season and give them a good drink when the winter weather is dry. All plants appreciate a 3-4 inch thick layer of mulch over their roots to keep them insulated and hold in moisture. Prune if needed in the early spring, but these are naturally tidy little plants and won't need much work from you!

Full Sun & Afternoon Shade
Moderate Moisture Needs
Almost Any Well-Drained Soil
Low-Maintenance - Prune in Spring If Needed
Appreciates Mulched Garden Beds

Choose a versatile and textured broad-leaved evergreen Boxleaf Euonymus for space-saving year-round greenery and low-maintenance garden decor! Now at Nature Hills!