Euonymus Jean Hugues Hedge
Euonymus japonicus 'Jean Hugues'
Choose Euonymus Jean Hugues when you want a dense, compact evergreen hedge with glossy dark green foliage and a slightly broader, bushier habit than Green Spire. It is particularly well suited to low formal hedges, borders, parterres and structured planting, and makes an excellent alternative to traditional Box hedging. Choose from the currently available pot-grown and seasonal root-balled sizes below.
- Dense bushy evergreen growth
- Glossy dark green foliage
- Ideal for low formal hedges
- Excellent Box alternative
Key product facts
Euonymus Jean Hugues Hedge Root Types
Choose from our range of Euonymus Jean Hugues Hedge sizes and root types below.
Pot Grown
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10-20cm
- Pot GrownSingle plants£6.95
£6.95 per plant
- Bulk savingPack of 60Save 10%Original price was: £417.00.£375.00Current price is: £375.00.
£6.25 per plant
20-30cm
- Pot GrownSingle plants£7.95
£7.95 per plant
- Bulk savingPack of 60Save 10%Original price was: £477.00.£429.00Current price is: £429.00.
£7.15 per plant
- Bulk savingPack of 120Save 15%Original price was: £954.00.£810.00Current price is: £810.00.
£6.75 per plant
- Bulk savingPack of 180Save 20%Original price was: £1,431.00.£1,144.00Current price is: £1,144.00.
£6.36 per plant
30-40cm
- Pot GrownSingle plants£10.74
£10.74 per plant
- Bulk savingPack of 60Save 10%Original price was: £644.40.£579.00Current price is: £579.00.
£9.65 per plant
- Bulk savingPack of 120Save 15%Original price was: £1,288.80.£1,095.00Current price is: £1,095.00.
£9.13 per plant
- Bulk savingPack of 180Save 20%Original price was: £1,933.20.£1,546.00Current price is: £1,546.00.
£8.59 per plant
40-50cm
- Pot GrownSingle plants£12.95
£12.95 per plant
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£11.65 per plant
50-60cm
- Pot GrownSingle plants£21.95
£21.95 per plant
Sold out - Bulk savingPack of 40Save 10%Original price was: £878.00.£790.18Current price is: £790.18.
£19.75 per plant
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Root Balled
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40-60cm
- Root BalledSingle plants£25.95
£25.95 per plant
- Bulk savingPack of 50Save 4%Original price was: £1,297.50.£1,232.63Current price is: £1,232.63.
£24.65 per plant
- Bulk savingPack of 100Save 10%Original price was: £2,595.00.£2,335.50Current price is: £2,335.50.
£23.36 per plant
60-80cm
- Root BalledSingle plants£32.95
£32.95 per plant
- Bulk savingPack of 40Save 5%Original price was: £1,318.00.£1,252.10Current price is: £1,252.10.
£31.30 per plant
- Bulk savingPack of 80Save 9%Original price was: £2,636.00.£2,372.40Current price is: £2,372.40.
£29.66 per plant
Why choose Euonymus Jean Hugues hedging?
Euonymus Jean Hugues is a compact evergreen cultivar valued for its dense growth and glossy dark green foliage. It develops into a neat, substantial low hedge and is particularly useful for formal boundaries, borders, parterres and structured garden planting.
Its naturally bushier habit makes Jean Hugues a good choice where you want a fuller hedge rather than an especially narrow line of planting. Regular clipping helps maintain a crisp formal shape while the evergreen foliage provides year-round structure.
Jean Hugues or Green Spire?
Jean Hugues and Green Spire are both dark green evergreen Euonymus japonicus cultivars that work well as alternatives to Box hedging. Jean Hugues develops a slightly broader, denser and bushier outline, while Green Spire has a more upright, narrow habit.
Choose Jean Hugues where you want a fuller low formal hedge. Choose Green Spire where planting width is more restricted or where a particularly narrow, upright edge is preferred.
What our grower says about Euonymus Jean Hugues
Jean Hugues is the one I would look at when you want a dark green Euonymus hedge with a little more body and width than Green Spire. It naturally makes a dense, bushy plant and clips into a very tidy low hedge, so it works particularly well around borders, parterres and formal garden areas. If the planting space is very narrow, Green Spire is usually the better fit, but where you want a fuller hedge, Jean Hugues is an excellent choice.
Choosing the right hedge
Is Euonymus Jean Hugues right for you?
A great choice if you want:
- A dense low evergreen hedge
- A dark green alternative to Box
- A fuller bushier hedge than Green Spire
- Formal borders, parterres or structured planting
- Year-round foliage and garden structure
Consider another hedge if:
- You need a tall fast-growing privacy screen
- You have very restricted planting width
- You want strongly variegated foliage
- You specifically want a native wildlife hedge
Buying help
Euonymus Jean Hugues buying FAQs
Is Euonymus Jean Hugues a good alternative to Box hedging?
Yes. Jean Hugues is a useful alternative to traditional Box hedging because it has dense evergreen growth, small glossy dark green leaves and responds well to regular clipping. It is particularly well suited to low formal hedges, borders and parterres.
What is the difference between Jean Hugues and Green Spire?
Both are dark green evergreen Euonymus japonicus cultivars suitable for formal hedging. Jean Hugues develops a slightly broader, denser and bushier habit, while Green Spire is naturally narrower and more upright. Choose Jean Hugues when you want a fuller hedge and Green Spire when planting width is more restricted.
Should I buy pot-grown or root-balled Jean Hugues?
Pot-grown Jean Hugues is available for planting across a much wider part of the year and is suitable for most garden hedges. Larger root-balled plants are available seasonally and are useful when you want greater immediate height and structure. Availability depends on the time of year and current nursery stock.
What size Euonymus Jean Hugues should I buy?
Smaller Jean Hugues plants are normally the most economical option for longer hedge runs and will develop into a dense hedge over time. Larger plants cost more but give greater immediate impact. Choose according to your budget, the effect you want at planting and how established you want the hedge to look from the start.
How many Jean Hugues plants do I need for my hedge?
The recommended number of Jean Hugues plants per metre depends on the plant size and root type you choose. Smaller pot-grown plants may be planted more closely than larger root-balled specimens, so use the planting density shown against the individual product option when ordering.
Is Jean Hugues suitable for a tall privacy hedge?
Jean Hugues is best suited to low and medium formal hedging rather than a tall, fast privacy screen. Its naturally compact habit and relatively slow growth make it much better for structured boundaries, edging and clipped garden hedges.
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Planting essentials
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