Golden Euonymus

Euonymus japonicus 'Aureo-marginatus'

An excellent choice for a colorful hedge, this evergreen shrub displays dense, bold green and gold variegated foliage on an upright growth habit. This tough shrub is adaptable to adverse conditions and tolerates poor, lean soils. Versatile and easy to care for, it requires minimal attention once established, but takes well to regular pruning.

Plant Type Shrubs
Hardiness Zone 6-9
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Height6' - 8' (ft), 8' - 10' (ft), 10' - 15' (ft)
Spread3' - 6' (ft), 6' - 8' (ft)
Spacing 5' (ft)
Water Needs Average
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil PH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained
Characteristics Evergreen, Showy, Variegated
Tolerance Cold
Attracts Wildlife
Garden Uses Banks and Slopes, Beds and Borders, Ground Covers, Hedges and Screens, Patio and Containers, Specimen
Golden Euonymus | Euonymus japonicus 'Aureo-marginatus' || An excellent choice for a colorful hedge, this evergreen shrub displays dense, bold green and gold variegated foliage on an upright growth habit. This tough shrub is adaptable to adverse conditions and tolerates poor, lean soils. Versatile and easy to care for, it requires minimal attention once established, but takes well to regular pruning.
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter, Average Water Needs, Low Maintenance, Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained, Evergreen, Showy, Variegated, Cold Tolerant, Attracts Wildlife, Banks and Slopes, Beds and Borders, Ground Covers, Hedges and Screens, Patio and Containers, Specimen
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