Botanical Name: Euonymus japonicus 'Aureo-Marginatus'
Common Name: Golden euonymus Type of Plant: dicot: shrub Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape erect, upright plant with curving stems forming a full oval canopy Height 4-6' (to 10') Spread 4-6' Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure outdoors full sun to partial shade Soil tolerates most any soil Hardiness hardy (zones 5-20) Morphology: Leaves pinnate, opposite, broadly elliptic/oval 1-2" long, somewhat serrate-crenate golden yellow edges Flowers inconspicuous, greenish white in axillary clusters – summer Fruit round capsule 1/4" across – pinkish orange Propagation: semihardwood cuttings Usage: hedge, filler, as a contrast to darker foliage – good in hot, dry areas with poor soil Landscape Care: Watering does well with deep, infrequent water, but takes regular watering Fertilizing balanced in spring as needed Pruning shape as desired, anytime Pests/Diseases scale, aphids, powdery mildew - severe mildew problem in shade Special Conditions/Other does best in warm, sunny, fairly dry locations Origin: Japan Family: Celastraceae Notes: |
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