Euonymus japonicus ‘Jean Hugues’ Instant Hedge

The Euonymus japonicus ‘Jean Hugues’ Instant Hedge, commonly known as Japanese Spindle, is a compact and elegant evergreen hedge perfect for low borders, pathways, and formal garden designs. Supplied exclusively by Green-tech in 1-metre troughs, each unit contains 5 healthy plants, 30–35cm tall, with 20cm foliage width, ready for immediate planting and instant greenery.

This variety is prized for its glossy green leaves with cream-white margins, adding vibrant year-round colour and architectural interest. As a disease-resistant alternative to traditional box hedging, ‘Jean Hugues’ is not susceptible to box blight or box moth caterpillar, making it an ideal choice for tidy, low-maintenance hedges in residential, commercial, and public landscaping. Its compact, bushy growth habit ensures neat formal lines, parterre edges, or courtyard borders.

Green-tech’s instant trough-grown hedges provide a quick, efficient solution for landscapers, gardeners, councils, and homeowners seeking attractive, low-maintenance hedging that establishes quickly and performs reliably.

Features and Benefits

Variegated Foliage: Glossy green leaves edged with cream-white provide striking contrast

Compact Growth: Ideal for low hedges, borders, and formal planting

Evergreen: Retains attractive foliage year-round

Easy Planting: Delivered in 1m troughs for immediate installation

Low Maintenance: Minimal pruning needed to maintain tidy shape

Applications

Decorative garden borders and low hedging

Urban landscaping and courtyard screening

Formal garden edges and foundation planting

Public spaces, parks, and pathways

Container planting on patios and terraces

Specification

Pack Size: 5 plants per 1m trough

Trough Length: 1 metre

Plant Height: 30–35cm

Foliage Width: 20cm

Growth Habit: Compact, bushy, evergreen

Leaf Colour: Glossy green with cream-white margins

Seasonal Interest: Evergreen year-round

Planting and Aftercare Instructions

Planting:

Prepare a trench or holes wide and deep enough for the root balls

Remove plants carefully from the trough and space evenly

Backfill with quality soil or compost, firm gently

Water thoroughly and maintain consistent moisture during establishment

Aftercare:

Water regularly during dry spells, especially in the first year

Trim lightly once or twice a year to maintain compact form

Prefers well-drained soil, tolerates sun to partial shade

Mulch annually to conserve moisture and suppress weeds

Important Notes & Customer Responsibility

These are living plants, so seasonal variation in appearance is natural

Winter: Evergreen; leaves remain glossy and intact

Spring/Summer: Hedges fill out with new growth, maintaining dense, tidy form

Regular watering, occasional pruning, and light fertiliser support long-term health. Green-tech cannot accept returns once plants are delivered. Instant coverage is provided, but hedges will continue to mature and strengthen over time.

Delivery Information

Delivered on pallets via HGV

Ensure flat, level offloading space with sufficient access

Tail-lift may be available; manual unloading or equipment may be required

Delivery addresses must accommodate HGV access and any necessary permissions

Please Note: Dispatched directly from the supplier’s warehouse. Availability may vary, and delivery can take up to 15 working days. Tracking depends on the supplier’s shipping process. Contact Green-tech for delivery advice or special requirements.

Species | Euonymus japonicus ‘Jean Hugues’

Number of Plants | 5 per 1m trough

Plant Height | 30–35 cm

Foliage Width | 20 cm diameter

Growth Form | Compact, bushy, evergreen

Leaf Colour | Glossy green with cream-white margins

Soil Preference | Well-drained, fertile soils

Light Requirement | Full sun to partial shade

Delivery Season | Year-round

Packaging | 1-metre trough

Ideal Uses | Low hedging, borders, patios, formal garden edges, urban landscaping