Gold Spot Euonymus

Euonymus japonicus 'Aureovariegatus'

Pronunciation: yoo-ON-ih-mus juh-PON-ih-kus OW-ree-o-va-ree-a-GAH-ta
SKU #03490
6-9

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Handsome, yellow blotched leaves with dark green, well-defined margins make this a good choice for a colorful hedge or screen. This versatile shrub tolerates lean soils and needs minimal attention once established. Evergreen.
LIGHT: Full sun
WATER: Water when top 3 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE: Quickly reaches 5 to 10 ft. tall, 3 to 6 ft. wide.

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This Plant's Growing Zones: 6-9

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Bloom TimeInconspicuous; prized for foliage.
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesDramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Fast Growing
Problems/SolutionsCoastal Exposure, Black Walnut Tolerant, Road Salt Tolerant
Growth RateFast
Growth HabitRounded
Landscape UseBorder, Hedge, Privacy Screen
Design IdeasAn unusually wide shrub that is capable of absorbing unwanted noise from streets and industrial areas when planted as a dense hedge. Bonus of golden leaves makes it an eye-catcher that's ideal for commercial landscapes or as a single brilliant accent shrub.
Flower ColorGreen
Foliage ColorVariegated
Companion PlantsJuniper (Juniperus); Weigela (Weigela); Potentilla (Potentilla); Spirea (Spiraea); Boxwood (Buxus)
Care InstructionsEasy to grow in average, well-drained soils. Best with full sun in humid climates and afternoon shade in extremely hot climates. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. Fertilize in early spring. Prune occasionally for a tidy appearance.
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Bloom TimeInconspicuous; prized for foliage.
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesDramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Fast Growing
Problems/SolutionsCoastal Exposure, Black Walnut Tolerant, Road Salt Tolerant
Growth RateFast
Growth HabitRounded
Style
Landscape UseBorder, Hedge, Privacy Screen
Design IdeasAn unusually wide shrub that is capable of absorbing unwanted noise from streets and industrial areas when planted as a dense hedge. Bonus of golden leaves makes it an eye-catcher that's ideal for commercial landscapes or as a single brilliant accent shrub.
Flower ColorGreen
Foliage ColorVariegated
Companion PlantsJuniper (Juniperus); Weigela (Weigela); Potentilla (Potentilla); Spirea (Spiraea); Boxwood (Buxus)
Care
Care InstructionsEasy to grow in average, well-drained soils. Best with full sun in humid climates and afternoon shade in extremely hot climates. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. Fertilize in early spring. Prune occasionally for a tidy appearance.

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