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Euonymus fortunei 'Emerald 'n' Gold'

Also Known As

  • Euonymus 'Emerald and Gold' std
  • Euonymus fortunei 'Emerald & Gold'
  • Euonymus fortunei 'Emerald N Gold'
  • Emerald 'n' Gold Wintercreeper
  • Emerald and Gold Spindle Tree

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 18"-3'
  • W: 2'-4'

planting zones

  • 5a-8b

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Euonymus fortunei 'Emerald 'n' Gold' plant details

Euonymus fortunei 'Emerald 'n' Gold' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with gold, green and variegated foliage. In summer green and white flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and occasional water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Euonymus fortunei 'Emerald 'n' Gold'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: celastraceae
Foliage: evergreen gold, green and variegated
Mature size: 2 FT - 4 FT - wide, 18 IN - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: green and white blooms in summer
Uses: hedge, winter interest, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Euonymus fortunei 'Emerald 'n' Gold'

USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: occasional
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Evergreen, low-growing, tightly branching creeper. Foliage is emerald green, edged in gold, but in cold weather it turns a pinkish-red.
The emerald and gold euonymus is a colorful evergreen shrub with bright green leaves edged in gold. Leaves become pinkish-red tinged in fall and winter.
Green & Gold foliage. Nice winter color.
Evergreen glossy leaves have pink-red tints in fall-winter. Can prune to keep smaller or train up a fence. Hardy zones 5-8.
Bushy dense grower grafted on 3' foot trunk with bright green and gold leaves. A perky all occasion standard to add a bit of formality.

Gardening facts about Euonymus fortunei 'Emerald 'n' Gold' plant

How to Grow Euonymus fortunei 'Emerald 'n' Gold'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • gold
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
    • green
  • Fruit

    • red
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glossy
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