Silver King Variegated Euonymus

Silver King is an upright evergreen Japanese euonymus with glossy green leaves edged in creamy to silvery white. The bright variegation gives a hedge, screen, container, or specimen planting a clear year-round foliage accent. ## Form and Siting Mature size estimates vary by reference: Greenleaf Nursery lists about 6 feet tall by 3 feet wide, while Oregon State University's landscape reference describes plants reaching 12 feet by 6 feet. Site with that variation in mind and prune to keep the desired scale. The sources describe the selection in sun and note tolerance of heat and poor soils. ## Seasonal Interest Its persistent variegated leaves provide most of the ornamental value. Small flowers are inconspicuous compared with the foliage. ## Maintenance Water during establishment and during prolonged dry spells, especially in containers. Prune to shape after growth as needed, and inspect for reverted shoots. [Greenleaf Nursery](https://www.greenleafnursery.com/Plant/SILVER-KING-EUONYMUS) documents the cultivar's foliage, 6-by-3-foot size, and zone 6 rating; [Oregon State University](https://landscapeplants.oregonstate.edu/plants/euonymus-japonicus-variegated-selections) records the broader mature size and cultural notes.