About
A bushy evergreen shrub with rich green leaves with a central golden blotch, can become tinged with red over winter. The yellow stem becomes a feature when trained as a climber.
About the genus
Euonymus can be deciduous or evergreen shrubs or small trees, often with fine autumn colour, and small flowers followed by colourful fruits
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectEast-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeShrubs, Climber Wall Shrub
HabitBushy, Climbing
FoliageEvergreen
Height1-1.5 metres
Spread1-1.5 metres
Time to full height10-20 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants
ToxicityHumans/Pets: Harmful if eaten, wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling. For further information and contact numbers regarding pets, see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants
Care notes
CultivationGrow in well-drained soil in sun, partial shade of full shade, can grow upto 2m when grown as a climber. Remove reversion when pruning to retain variegation
PruningPruning group 8
PropagationPropagate by semi-ripe cuttings
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to vine weevil, horse chestnut scale, euonymus scale and caterpillars
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to powdery mildews, a leaf spot and sometimes honey fungus