Botanical Name: Euonymus japonicus 'Aureo-Variegatus'
Common Name: Variegated euonymus; Gold-spot euonymus Type of Plant: dicot: shrub Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape an upright, fairly dense plant, with ascending branches forming an oval to somewhat columnar shape – this variety not as wide spreading as other Euonymus cultivars Height 3-6' (10') Spread 2-5' Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure outdoors full sun preferred; becomes disease-prone in shade Soil tolerates most, including alkaline; prefers rich loam Hardiness hardy (zones 5-21); thrives at inland locations Morphology: Leaves pinnate, opposite, oval-ovate to broadly elliptic, 1 to 1-1/2" long, with dark green shiny margins and bright yellow centers Flowers inconspicuous, greenish white, in terminal clusters; April-June Fruit a small capsule Propagation: semihardwood cuttings Usage: medium-sized filler or hedge plant, valued for its variegated foliage; may be topiaried or used as background screening Landscape Care: Watering deep-soak irrigation preferred - can tolerate some drought; avoid overhead watering Fertilizing balanced as needed Pruning head back frequently to promote full dense form Pests/Diseases powdery mildew near coast (or shade); scale, aphids Special Conditions/Other Origin: cultivar Family: Celastraceae Notes: |
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