Euonymus japonicus Aureomarginatus 'Aureo-marginatus'

Golden Euonymus

Box-leaf Euonymus is a loose, spreading shrub that can grow to 4 to 5 feet in height. The most outstanding feature of this large shrub is its red-orange fruit borne in the fall. The showy fruits are scarlet capsules that crack open in the fall to display their scarlet seeds, and a plant in heavy fruit is lovely. The dark green, deciduous foliage changes to a showy, bright red color in the fall. This plant has greenish-white, inconspicuous flowers that occur from May until June. Will revert to green foliage in time. Prune this out as you see it appear. Place in full sun for best foliage color. Pollen causes mild allergies. Box-leaf Euonymus is excellent for naturalizing and gives a stunning effect when massed or planted in a row. It can be used as a specimen or foundation plant (if it is regularly clipped) and creates a nice border or hedge.

Spindle Tree will tolerate different types of well-drained soils but does not tolerate drought well; water and mulch the ground beneath the canopy for best growth. It grows in sun or shade, putting on the best fall color in full sun. Some shade from the afternoon sun in the southern part of its range is beneficial. The plant will withstand heavy pruning and has been used as a hedge for many years. Spindle Tree transplants well when balled and burlapped or from containers. Plants tolerate high soil salt solutions up to about 8 mmhos/cm according to the saturated media extract method.

Height 4-5 Feet

Spread 4-5 Feet

USDA Hardiness Zone 6B to 10A

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