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Also Known As

  • Euonymus micorphyllus 'Butterscotch'
  • Butterscotch Box Euonymus

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 2'-3'
  • W: 3'

planting zones

  • 6a-9b

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Euonymus japonicus 'Butterscotch' plant details

Euonymus japonicus 'Butterscotch' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with gold and green foliage. In spring cream and insignificant flowers flowers emerge Flowers are not showy, but nurture a healthy ecosystem as wildlife habitat. Features glossy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and occasional - low water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Euonymus japonicus 'Butterscotch'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: celastraceae
Foliage: evergreen gold and green
Mature size: 3 FT wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: cream and insignificant flowers blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, edging plant, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Euonymus japonicus 'Butterscotch'

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Small leafed euonymus with soft yellow foliage. The plant will get to 18”x 18” in time.
A particularly charming little shrub to only about 18" in height and width, with upheld branches sporting gold leaves aging to a very light green. Excellent small container plant, rock garden, or 'lil tiny hedge. Sun to part shade with some summer water where dry. USDA Zone 7.
Small leafed evergreen shrub that becomes a groomed little globe of green foliage with sparkling yellow new growth at tips. We need more good looking, smaller garden choices like this one, that only grows 2-3’. A formal look with no work! Most soils, some summer water -undemanding and easy. Use as an accent, a low hedge or in containers. USDA Z6

Gardening facts about Euonymus japonicus 'Butterscotch' plant

How to Grow Euonymus japonicus 'Butterscotch'

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - low
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • gold
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • cream
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glossy
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