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Euonymus japonicus 'Green Rocket'

$265.00

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Sizes: 30cm

30cm

Current Stock Height Guides

30cm: 0.25m – 0.3m Approx.

Height guide disclaimer: Height ranges are approximate only.

As living products, plant heights naturally vary between individual plants, batches, and seasons. No guarantee is given that supplied plants will fall within the stated range.

If minimum heights are required, you must confirm current batch heights with Evergreen Trees Direct prior to purchase.

Variation in height is normal and is not grounds for return, refund, replacement, or compensation.

All stock is grown, maintained and graded in strict accordance with AS 4373-2007, Australian Standard for Nursery Stock.

About Euonymus japonicus 'Green Rocket'

Euonymus japonicus 'Green Rocket' is a compact, upright evergreen shrub known for its dense, vertical growth and glossy green foliage. With a naturally columnar habit, it’s ideal for narrow spaces, screening, hedging, or as a structural element in formal and modern gardens.

Reaching a mature height of approximately 1.5–2 metres with a narrow spread, ‘Green Rocket’ requires minimal pruning to maintain its tidy shape. It performs well in full sun to part shade, tolerates a wide range of soils, and is low maintenance once established. Its year-round foliage and architectural form make it a versatile choice for garden beds, borders, and containers.

Distinguishing Features

Euonymus japonicus 'Green Rocket' is a great option for you if you:

Want Low Maintenance
Want A Formal Hedge
Want To Prune to Desired Height
Want To Plant in Pots
Have A Small Garden
Want Natural Privacy
Want Something Easy to Manage
Want Something That Stays Neat
Want Something For A Tight Space
Need Frost Tolerance

Mature Height & Width

Mature Height: 2–3 m

Mature Width: 0.5–1 m

Euonymus japonicus 'Green Rocket' is expected to grow 0.3–0.6 m per year (moderate growth).

Root Ball Dimensions (Height & Width)

Use this as a reference when digging your planting hole. We recommend digging at least 10% wider than the dimensions below to encourage strong root development.

30cm Pot: 33cm (W) × 30cm (D)
40cm/45L Pot: 44cm (W) × 41.5cm (D)
50cm Pot / 70L Pot: 55cm (W) × 41.8cm (D)
100L Bag: 50.6cm (W) × 52.8cm (D)
150L Bag: 66cm (W) × 55cm (D)
200L Bag: 71.5cm (W) × 60.5cm (D)
300L Bag: 88cm (W) × 63.8cm (D)
400L Bag: 99cm (W) × 66cm (D)
500L Bag: 122cm (W) × 66cm (D)
750L Bag: 134cm (W) × 69cm (D)
1000L Bag: 146.3cm (W) × 71.5cm (D)
2000L Bag: 176cm (W) × 82.5cm (D)

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About Your New Euonymus japonicus 'Green Rocket'

Euonymus japonicus 'Green Rocket' is a compact, upright evergreen shrub known for its dense, vertical growth and glossy green foliage. With a naturally columnar habit, it’s ideal for narrow spaces, screening, hedging, or as a structural element in formal and modern gardens.

Reaching a mature height of approximately 1.5–2 metres with a narrow spread, ‘Green Rocket’ requires minimal pruning to maintain its tidy shape. It performs well in full sun to part shade, tolerates a wide range of soils, and is low maintenance once established. Its year-round foliage and architectural form make it a versatile choice for garden beds, borders, and containers.

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Enriched Planting Mix (AO Certified)

$21.95

Features and Benefits

Organically certified product
Improves aeration for roots
A rich blend of Pure Magic Compost, composted animal manure, Gypsum, composted coarse bark and wetting agent
Excellent to mix with heavy clay soils, an organic mixture with added gypsum which is perfect for exotic plants
Revitalises tired soils, adds nutrient and organic matter, no chemical additives, weed free
Assists in retaining moisture in the soil longer after rain or watering

Directions For Use

Water plant well at least several hours prior to planting.
Dig a hole at least twice the width of the pot and 7cm deeper than the pot.
Mix Grow Better Enriched Planting Mix with the soil that has been dug out of the hole, adding about 1/3 planting mix.
Spread a 7cm layer of improved soil in the hole and remove plant from the pot. Tease roots gently if the root ball is very firm and place plant in the planting hole. Check that pot soil is level with the surrounding soil surface level, not higher or lower.
Fill in the hole with improved soil mixture, firm down soil and water well adding Grow Better Plant Starter to final watering.

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Uses in my Garden

Driveway Border
Screening or Privacy
Shrubs
Council or Civic Landscapes
Plant in Pots (or) Suitable for Pots

Euonymus japonicus 'Green Rocket' works in an:

Formal Garden – structured, symmetrical design with clipped shapes.
Modern Garden – sleek, minimal, and design-led planting.
Low-maintenance Garden – resilient choices for easy care and year-round appeal.

Is Euonymus japonicus 'Green Rocket' Evergreen or Deciduous?

Euonymus japonicus 'Green Rocket' is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree

Mature Height & Width

Mature Height: 2–3 m

Mature Width: 0.5–1 m

Euonymus japonicus 'Green Rocket' is expected to grow 0.3–0.6 m per year (moderate growth).

Growth Rate of Euonymus japonicus 'Green Rocket'

Euonymus japonicus 'Green Rocket' is expected to grow 0.3–0.6 m per year (moderate growth).

They are considered to have a:

Medium Growth Rate

Frost Tolerance & Ideal Climate to plant Euonymus japonicus 'Green Rocket'

Is Euonymus japonicus 'Green Rocket' frost tolerant?

Euonymus japonicus 'Green Rocket' is Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established.

Does Euonymus japonicus 'Green Rocket' Flower?

Euonymus japonicus ‘Green Rocket’ produces small, greenish-white flowers in late spring to early summer. These blooms are subtle and understated, sitting quietly within the dense foliage and contributing more to seasonal interest than ornamental display.

Does Euonymus japonicus 'Green Rocket' flower?

No - Doesn't Flower

Flowering Period:

Spring

Flower Type:

Not Applicable

Flower Colour:

Not Applicable

Is Euonymus japonicus 'Green Rocket' an Australian Native Tree?

No

Euonymus japonicus 'Green Rocket' is Native to Cultivar of Euonymus japonicus, native to Japan, Korea, and coastal East Asia.

What is the Wildlife Value of Euonymus japonicus 'Green Rocket' ?

Its modest flowers attract small pollinating insects, while the dense evergreen foliage offers excellent shelter for small birds and beneficial garden fauna. The tight structure also creates safe micro-habitats for insects that support a healthy and biodiverse garden ecosystem.

How much Sunlight does Euonymus japonicus 'Green Rocket' need?

Euonymus japonicus 'Green Rocket' will thrive best in:

Full Sun
Part Shade

Preferred Soil?

Euonymus japonicus ‘Green Rocket’ performs best in well-drained loam or sandy loam soils and tolerates slightly acidic to slightly alkaline conditions. It may struggle in heavy clay or waterlogged areas unless improved with organic matter to enhance structure and drainage. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment, then move to deep, occasional watering as the plant matures to support its drought resilience and maintain its tight, upright form.

Is Euonymus japonicus 'Green Rocket' Drought Tolerant?

Is Euonymus japonicus 'Green Rocket' Drought tolerant?

As a young plant it requires regular watering, but once established ‘Green Rocket’ develops good drought tolerance. It performs reliably in hot, dry, coastal and urban environments, maintaining its tight, columnar habit with only occasional supplementary watering.

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