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Euonymus

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Euonymus Emerald Gold

Widely as hedges and species such as Euonymus japonicus microphylla and its variegated versions are popular with landscapers.

In fact the popularity of the variegated varieties is perhaps one of the biggest problems. They were widely used in commercial landscaping for many years, and in fact we would say overused.

They are tough, cope well with dry summers and are easy care, therefor popular, however just don’t overdo it with Euonymus japonicus.

The low growing Euonymus microphylla ‘Tom Thumb’ is a slow growing variety, green foliage and very useful as a low hedge in full sun to part shade. Try spacing these at around 25 – 30cm for a good dense informal hedge.

One other issue with the variegated forms is a tendency to revert to the true color, a dull green. Simply prune these bits away as they appear.

Varieties

These are a group of slow growing evergreen and deciduous plants grown mainly for the foliage and used in landscaping as hedging plants. Most species are from China and Japan

  • E. fortunei ‘Pierrolino’ is a variegated cultivar of Euonymus species which are a group of evergreen or deciduous small to medium shrubs.
  • E. europaeus or Red Cascade Spindle Tree.
  • E. alatus or Winged Euonymus or Burning Bush are all popular.
  • E. japonicus ‘Green Rocket’ has new lime green foliage turning a deeper green with age. Another good low hedging plant, also used for topiary.
  • ‘White Spire’ green foliage with creamy white leaf margins and a very upright growth habit, great for narrow spaces..
  • E. ‘Emerald Gaiety’ has pale yellow to cream leaf margins.
  • E. ‘Emerald Gold’ has golden yellow leaf margins.
  • E. ‘Tom Thumb’ – An excellent low growing variety that reaches around 50cm in height. A good choice for underplanting taller evergreen border plants.

Care

Euonymus are reasonably drought tolerant once established, in terms of foliage color they perform best in full sun but will also cope with part shade.

Available for sale from the following nurseries


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DIACO'S GARDEN NURSERY
Online and Retail Melbourne and Geelong based garden centres. Check out their large range of indoor and outdoor plants, Australian Natives, Fruit Trees and Edibles, Succulents, Gardenias, Camellias, Hydrangeas plus a full range garden products for delivery in Melbourne.
www.diacos.com.au
White House Nursery
WHITE HOUSE NURSERY - Jess Exiner & Peter Harris
412 James Lane, Fern Hill VIC. 3458 - Phone 0419002651
Large range of Rare plants, Climbers, Bulbs, Perennials Fruit Trees, Ornamental Trees and Shrubs. Available both Retail and by Mail Order 
www.whitehousenursery.com.au
Perennial plants
PERENNIALLE PLANTS - phone: 0427077798 
52 Rodd St Canowindra NSW 2804
An online nursery specialising in drought and frost tolerant perennials and fragrant, edible and herbs.
www.perennialle.com.au

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