Native to Japan, this evergreen shrub displays boldly variegated foliage with large, glossy, oval shaped leaves that are dark forest green and broadly edged in bright golden.
Can be used as a beautiful foliage contrast against other plants, it can be trimmed into a hedge or left to grow in its natural form. It tolerates heat, wind, salt spray and Frost.
Common Name:
Golden Euonymus
Botanical Name:
Euonymus japonicus 'Aureo-marginatus'
Plant size:
Approx 8 - 12cm
Pot size:
50mm pot.
Max growth:
Approx high and 2m wide.
Maintenance:
These plants are Low maintenance and very hardy. They will need a trim about twice a year depending on the desired height and thickness of the hedge or topiary. They will put on about 20cm of growth a year
Planting:
To make a great hedge, plant them about 50cm apart
Place a small amount of slow release fertilizer around the new plant. This will maximise growth and get best results.