Cardinal's Hat 'Green Spire'
€ 4,95
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Features
- A great alternative to boxwood
- Ideal for use as a low hedge
- Rock-solid
- Evergreen all year round
- Hardy
- Pruning no more than once a year is sufficient
- The berries that grow on the plant are poisonous
Cardinal's Hat 'Green Spire'
20–30 cm
5 plants per month
In a pot
Price per item:
10+
4.95
100+
4.75
200+
4.50
Specifications
Full name
Japanese spindle tree 'Green Spire' / Euonymus japonicus 'Green Spire'
Maximum height as a hedge
150–200 cm
Maintenance
Minimal
Annual Growth
Slow, up to 20 cm per year
Pruning
Once a year
Hardy
Good
Evergreen
Yes
Location
Sun, partial shade, shade
Growth Habit
Compact and dense
Reviews
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Absolutely top quality—highly recommended!
We are absolutely thrilled with our beautiful Genolia hedge plants! The quality is outstanding and even exceeded our expectations. From our first contact to delivery, everything went perfectly. Stan was incredibly friendly, helpful, and reliable throughout the entire process. The driver was also exceptionally nice and even helped us unload.
Here, the quality, service, and customer care are simply 100% spot on!
We are overjoyed and would order from here again in a heartbeat. A truly heartfelt recommendation and a well-deserved 5 stars! 🌿
Marco Oelling (Germany)
October 19, 2026
The delivery was excellent, on time, and reliable. The yew trees delivered are of outstanding quality—healthy, strong, and exactly as described. It’s immediately clear that great emphasis is placed on high-quality plants and excellent service. I am completely satisfied and can wholeheartedly recommend this seller. Thank you very much!
Philip G. (Germany)
October 15, 2026
Great experience! Fast service, honest and clear advice—everything was handled perfectly!
Lars Stensen
October 6, 2026
They helped me come up with ideas and offered advice. Great product and great service. Highly recommended.
Thijs Smeets
September 26, 2026
A really great company—the service and quality are outstanding. I can recommend it to everyone.
Robert Jan van den Heuvel
September 26, 2026
I stopped by SVH for advice on hedge plants. Stan really takes the time to figure out which types of hedges are right for you and gives you great advice. In the end, we chose Prunus Elly. It was delivered quickly, and upon delivery, they explained step by step how to plant it. We’re very satisfied!
Rowen Keurentjes
September 21, 2026
It was a pleasure working with you, Stan. Thanks for the lovely laurel wreath and great service!
Arjan Broer
June 15, 2026
Super beautiful plants that more than lived up to what was promised on the website—they were both taller and more beautiful. Superb customer service with quick answers to questions. Fast delivery of the plants to Denmark (don't be afraid to make a bank transfer—you won't get scammed here). The plants are growing fantastically
Thanks, Stan
Lars Mikkelsen (Denmark)
June 3, 2026
We’re very pleased with this nursery! We received a beautiful proprietary variety: the Laurier ‘Elly’. The plants were of good quality, nice and full, and healthy. You can tell right away that they’re grown with a great deal of expertise and care.
In addition, the service was friendly and professional. Everything was delivered neatly, and they kept their promises. We are very happy with the results in our garden and can definitely recommend this nursery to anyone looking for high-quality plants and expert advice.
Pascalle Menting
May 13, 2026
Cardinal's Hat 'Green Spire'
The spindle tree 'Green Spire' is known in Latin as Euonymus japonicus 'Green Spire'. As you can see from the name, this plant is of Asian origin. This species is found primarily in Japan and Korea. However, in recent years, 'Green Spire' has also been appearing more and more frequently in European gardens. And there are good reasons for that.
In recent years, the Netherlands has been plagued by boxwood caterpillars. As a result, many boxwood hedges have been eaten by the caterpillars. Euonymus 'Green Spire' is an excellent alternative to boxwood. Just like boxwood, the spindle tree ‘Green Spire’ is a slow-growing plant. The plants also have a similar appearance. The major advantage of the spindle tree ‘Green Spire’ is that this variety is not susceptible to the caterpillar.
In addition to this benefit, the Cardinal’s Cap offers several other interesting advantages. It is, in fact, a slow-growing plant. This plant grows a maximum of 20 cm per year. As a result, you only need to prune the hedge once a year at most. If you’d like a hedge that grows faster, consider a laurel variety. Laurel ‘Elly’ or Laurel ‘Novita’ would be better options in that case.
The Euonymus 'Green Spire' is also incredibly hardy! This hedge plant is not particular about its location and is unlikely to freeze to death during a harsh winter. It can be planted anywhere. It doesn’t matter whether this variety is planted in full sun or in deep shade.
The Cardinal's Cap is ideal for planting as a low hedge. It's also perfect for use in a small flower bed or for creating a cloud of flowers!
FAQ
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The "Green Spire" spindle tree (Euonymus japonicus) is an evergreen plant known for its upright, slender form and glossy leaves. This plant is perfect for low hedges and as an ornamental plant in flower beds.
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The "Green Spire" spindle tree has a slow growth rate and grows up to 20 cm per year. This makes it an excellent choice for a low hedge, such as in your front yard.
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This plant thrives best in well-drained soil and can be planted in full sun to partial shade. Make sure the location offers sufficient protection from strong winds.
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Yes, the "Green Spire" spindle tree is hardy and can withstand cold temperatures. It retains its leaves in the winter, making it an attractive option year-round.
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Prune the "Green Spire" spindle tree annually in the spring. This helps keep the plant in shape and encourages the growth of new shoots. Pruning once a year is sufficient for this variety.
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Water the Cardinal's Hat regularly, especially during dry spells. Fertilize the plant in the spring with Stan Verwaaij Haagplanten's Organic Hedge Plant Fertilizer to promote growth.
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The Cardinal's Hat can live for decades, depending on the care it receives and its growing conditions. With proper care, this plant can be a valuable addition to your garden for a long time.
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The 'Green Spire' spindle tree is an excellent substitute for boxwood due to its hardiness and growth habits similar to those of boxwood. In addition, the 'Green Spire' spindle tree is not susceptible to boxwood diseases. Furthermore, it has an attractive, neat shape similar to that of boxwood, but adapts better to a variety of conditions.
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That depends on the size you want to plant. On the Stan Verwaaij Haagplanten website, the plant descriptions indicate the recommended number of plants per linear meter.
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Yes, the "Green Spire" cardinal's cap is well-suited for urban environments. It is tolerant of pollution and grows well in various soil types, making it ideal for use in cities where conditions are often challenging.