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    Euonymus japonicus 'Butterscotch'

    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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    is a small leafed euonymus with soft yellow foliage. The plant will get to 18”x 18” in time.

    By: Gossler Farms

    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.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    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

    By: Secret Garden Growers

    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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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 12"-18"

    Width: 24"-36"

    • sun - mostly shade
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 8'-15'

    Width: 6'-12'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
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    Euonymus europaeus 'Red Ace'

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 8'-10'

    Width: 8'

    • sun - mostly shade
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    Plant Type

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    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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    aka 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

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    Zones

    5a-8b

    Size

    Height: 18"-3'

    Width: 2'-4'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Euonymus fortunei 'Emerald 'n' Gold' foliage, form by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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