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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.

    By: Garden World

    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.

    By: Maples N More Nursery

    Green & Gold foliage. Nice winter color.

    By: Little Prince of Oregon

    Evergreen glossy leaves have pink-red tints in fall-winter. Can prune to keep smaller or train up a fence. Hardy zones 5-8.

    By: Lael's Moon Garden

    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.

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    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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    Euonymus fortunei 'Coloratus'

    aka Euonymus fortunei 'Colorata', Colorata Wintercreeper, Coloratus Wintercreeper, Purple Leaf Wintercreeper

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Groundcover

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 12"-18"

    Width: 24"-36"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular
    Photo of Euonymus fortunei 'Coloratus' foliage by plant lust
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    Euonymus carnosus

    aka Fleshy-flowered Spindletree

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 8'-15'

    Width: 6'-12'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Euonymus carnosus flower, foliage by Stan Shebs
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    Euonymus europaeus 'Red Ace'

    aka Euonymus europaeus 'Ace', European Spindle Tree, Red Ace Spindle Tree

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 8'-10'

    Width: 8'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • occasional
    Photo of Euonymus europaeus 'Red Ace' berries by Peter Herpst
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    Euonymus fortunei 'Wolong Ghost'

    aka Silver-Veined Wintercreeper

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Groundcover, Vine

    Zones

    5a-10b

    Size

    Height: 6"-10"

    Width: 36"-48"

    • sun - shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Euonymus fortunei 'Wolong Ghost' foliage, form by Little Prince of Oregon
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    Euonymus alatus f. apterus

    aka Spindle Bush, Spindle Tree

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 8'

    Width: 8'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • drought tolerant
    Photo of Euonymus alatus f. apterus flower by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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