About
Eurya aurea is an ornamental evergreen shrub with golden-variegated or gold-flushed foliage. An attractive plant for a sheltered, shaded or partly shaded border in a mild garden.
About the genus
Eurya are evergreen shrubs and small trees from tropical and subtropical Asia with small, leathery leaves and inconspicuous, small, scented flowers. Grown as ornamental foliage plants in sheltered, shaded gardens in mild climates.
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectWest-facing, East-facing, South-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeShrubs, Trees
HabitSuckering
FoliageDeciduous
Height4-8 metres
Spread4-8 metres
Time to full height10-20 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden
Native toJapan
Care notes
CultivationGrow in fertile moist but well-drained soil in full sun or part shade; ideal for a woodland garden
PruningPruning group 1
PropagationPropagate by seed in a seedbed as soon as ripe
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free