Euonymus japonicus 'Ovatus Aureus'

Common name: Japanese Spindle

Description: Euonymus japonicus 'Ovatus Aureus' is a bold and bright evergreen shrub bearing broadly oval, glossy leaves with striking golden-yellow centres and irregular green margins. The vivid gold colouring provides a warm, sunny presence in the garden throughout the year, making it an excellent specimen shrub for borders and containers. Tolerant of coastal exposure and urban pollution, it is easy to grow and maintain, responding well to pruning. The brightest gold colour is produced in full sun.

Other benefits: year-round golden foliage, coastal and pollution tolerant, excellent specimen

Wildlife attraction: provides shelter for small invertebrates

Height & spread (approx.) at 10 years: 1.5m x 1m

Position: full sun to partial shade; best in full sun for brightest colour

Soil pH: neutral; adaptable

Moisture: well-drained; drought tolerant once established

Winter hardiness: cold hardy to -10°C