Euonymus japonicus Spindle tree

Japan; 2 - 3m
Planting position: Full sun. Areas without aridity, or humidity. Ideal for coastal areas with right conditions.
Tolerates moderate drought, once established.
Requires regular watering, until established. Well-draining, lime-dressed soil Light shape pruning after flowering. Regular checking for scale insect attacks.
Propagate from autumn hardwood cuttings.

An attractive evergreen that is perfect for hedging with its attractive, dense, thick and glossy foliage. Pinkish-orange fruit follows the insignificant flowers.
‘Aureo-marginatus’ with its foliage edged with gold.
‘Aureo-variegatus’ with foliage blotched with gold.
‘Aureus’ with the leaf centre gold, margined thinly with green.
‘Microphullus Pulchellus’ with striking golden-variegated leaves.
‘Ovatus-Aureus’ with leaves broadly margined with gold.