Plant Profile: Euonymus kiautschovicus 'Manhattan'

Manhattan Euonymus is a broad-leaved evergreen shrub known for its lustrous foliage, developed in Manhattan, Kansas. Belonging to the staff-vine or bittersweet family, it may lose its evergreen characteristics in USDA zones 5 and 6. The plant's striking glossy green leaves and pink fruits serve as its primary ornamental attributes. Typically, it reaches a height of 4 to 6 feet and spreads 3 to 5 feet wide, forming an upright, rounded shape.

This shrub is adaptable to various soil types, although it does not thrive in overly wet conditions, and it can flourish in full sun to partial shade. It is ideal for use as a standalone specimen, in foundation plantings, or as a hedge.