Euonymus japonicus 'Green Rocket'

$265.00

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Sizes: 30cm

30cm

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

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 mustconfirm 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.

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

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. The naturally columnar habit makes it ideal for narrow spaces, screening, hedging, and structural accents in formal and modern gardens.

Green Rocket grows to around 1.5-2 metres tall with a narrow spread, holding a tidy column with minimal pruning. The compact upright form suits low to mid-height hedges, garden bed structure, borders, and containers, particularly where a clean architectural shape is wanted in a tight footprint.

Green Rocket performs well in full sun to part shade, tolerates a wide range of soils, and is low maintenance once established. It is reliably evergreen, holding its glossy foliage year-round, and thrives across most Australian climates.

Frequently Asked Questions

About Euonymus japonicus 'Green Rocket'

How tall does Green Rocket grow?

Euonymus japonicus 'Green Rocket' grows to around 1.5-2 metres tall with a narrow upright spread.

How fast does Green Rocket grow?

Green Rocket has a moderate growth rate of 20-40cm per year once established.

Is Green Rocket good for hedging?

Yes. The naturally columnar habit makes Green Rocket an excellent low to mid-height hedge or screen, holding a tidy shape with minimal pruning.

Is Green Rocket suitable for narrow spaces?

Yes. The narrow upright form makes Green Rocket ideal for tight spaces, narrow borders, and vertical accents in small gardens.

Can Green Rocket grow in pots?

Yes. Green Rocket performs well in pots and is a popular choice for framing entrances and adding structure to courtyards and balconies.

Is Green Rocket evergreen?

Yes. Green Rocket is fully evergreen, holding glossy green foliage year-round.

How far apart should I plant Green Rocket for a hedge?

Plant 40-60cm apart for a dense narrow hedge.

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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Enriched Planting Mix (AO Certified)

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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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How To Plant Your Euonymus japonicus 'Green Rocket'

Site: Choose a well-drained position in full sun to part shade with room for the canopy to develop, or a large container in a bright spot.

Soil preparation: Enrich the planting area with quality compost and aged manure, or use a premium potting mix in containers.

Hole: Dig twice as wide as the root ball and the same depth in garden beds. For pots, choose a container at least 50 centimetres wide and deep.

Planting: Position level with the surrounding soil or potting mix, backfill gently, firm in, then water deeply to settle the roots.

Recommended Planting Spacing For Your Euonymus japonicus 'Green Rocket'

Feature tree: 3 to 4 metres apart to allow the full canopy and form to develop.

Pot or container: A 40 to 50 centimetre wide pot suits a single specimen for courtyards, entries and balconies.

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

Medium Growth Rate

Long Term Care For Your Euonymus japonicus 'Green Rocket'

Watering: Water deeply twice weekly through the first 12 months. Once established, reduce to once weekly in dry periods. Mulch helps maintain consistent moisture.

Mulching: Apply a 3 to 5 centimetre layer of organic mulch over the root zone in the garden, or a thin layer of decorative pebbles in pots, keeping it clear of the trunk.

Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Light tip prune in late winter to maintain shape if used as hedging or screening. For a clear trunk feature, remove lower branches as the tree grows.

Fertilising: Apply a slow-release general-purpose fertiliser in early spring and again in autumn for steady growth and consistent foliage colour.

Pest and disease: Hardy against most pests and diseases. Occasional scale or caterpillar inspection in warm humid conditions is all that's needed.

Planting Your Euonymus japonicus 'Green Rocket' in Different Soil

Euonymus japonicus performs best in well-drained loam or sandy loam with a slightly acidic to neutral pH. Adaptable to a wide range of soils when drainage is improved with organic matter.

Sandy soil: Free-draining and ideal. Mulch well to maintain consistent moisture.

Clay soil: Improve drainage with gypsum and organic compost before planting.

Loam: The preferred soil for steady root development and consistent growth.

pH: Slightly acidic to neutral preferred. Mulch with composted leaf litter to maintain levels naturally.