Euonymus Japonicus Elegantissimus Aureus

Euonymus Japonicus Elegantissimus Aureus is a handsome evergreen shrub with glossy yellow-green foliage and a compact growing habit. It’s a good coastal plant, a strong backbone plant for a mixed border, and hassle-free in low-maintenance spaces. A great choice for time-pressed gardeners.

Euonymus Japonicus Elegantissimus Aureus is a variety of Golden Japanese Spindle. It’s loved for its attractive foliage, which is strikingly glossy green with conspicuous golden-yellow margins. It loves full sun, tolerates drought, and always catches the eye in any planting scheme.

This hardy evergreen is very popular and suits all sizes and styles of gardens.

Height and Spread of Euonymus Japonicus Elegantissimus Aureus
This is a compact evergreen that reaches a maximum height and spread of one metre.

How Hardy is Euonymus Japonicus Elegantissimus Aureus
Golden Japanese Spindle is hardy in the UK down to minus temperatures. It tolerates some drought, pollution, and full sun if it has well-drained roots and fertile soil.

How To Use Euonymus Japonicus Elegantissimus Aureus
This is a versatile evergreen for courtyards and country gardens. Its handsome year-round foliage provides a bold backbone for mixed borders where it sets off perennials and annuals but is never outclassed.
Alternately use it to create golden tones in green foliage gardens or in a well-watered and fed container to invigorate a sunny balcony or bare and dull patio.
It’s compact size and hardy nature makes it suitable for small spaces including sunny urban courtyards, front gardens, and coastal regions.

How To Care For Euonymus Japonicus Elegantissimus Aureus
Golden Japanese Spindle is very low maintenance and requires barely any care once established. Choose a sunny to partially sunny position in any well-drained fertile soil and it will thrive in sheltered or exposed spots.
Pruning isn’t required, but you can cut back foliage in spring to maintain its size if preferred.
Apply a thick layer of organic mulch to the roots in early spring and water it well until established. Container-grown Golden Japanese Spindle needs water and fertiliser throughout the growing months. Allow excess water to drain from the pot by raising it up on feet.