Euonymus japonicus 'Aureus'
Also Known As
- Euonymus 'Gold Spot'
- Euonymus japonicus 'Aureo-marginatus'
- Euonymus japonicus 'Aureovariegata'
- Gold Spot Euonymus
Plant type
shrub
size
- H: 4'-6'
- W: 4'-5'
planting zones
- 5a-9b
Euonymus japonicus 'Aureus' plant details
Euonymus japonicus 'Aureus' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with gold, green and variegated foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Euonymus japonicus 'Aureus'
- Plant type: shrub
- Plant family: celastraceae
- Foliage: evergreen gold, green and variegated
- Mature size: 4 FT - 5 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
- Flowers: white blooms in spring
- Uses: year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Euonymus japonicus 'Aureus'
- USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: regular
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Garden World
Gardening facts about Euonymus japonicus 'Aureus' plant
How to Grow Euonymus japonicus 'Aureus'
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- variegated
- gold
- green
Flower Color
- white
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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Plant Type
Shrub, Groundcover
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 12"-18"
Width: 24"-36"
- sun - mostly shade
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
Height: 8'-15'
Width: 6'-12'
- sun - mostly shade
- regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 8'
- sun - mostly shade
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Plant Type
Shrub, Groundcover, Vine
Zones
5a-10b
Size
Height: 6"-10"
Width: 36"-48"
- sun - shade
- regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
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Size
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Width: 2'-4'
- sun - mostly shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
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