Euonymus japonica Eldorado (2 litre)

Euonymus japonicus 'Eldorado' is an attractive evergreen shrub with notably elegant variegated foliage. The leaves are characterized by a bright yellow center surrounded by a dark green margin. This vivid contrast ensures 'Eldorado' is a focal point wherever it is planted. With its upright and bushy growth habit, it can be utilized as a hedge, a specimen shrub, or even in containers, lending brightness and texture to any garden setting.

Why We Like It

• Distinctive variegated foliage offers a lively splash of color year-round.
• Resilient and adaptable, suitable for various garden applications.
• Its dense growth can serve as a vibrant backdrop or boundary in gardens.

What to Know

• Best placed in full sun to partial shade to encourage vibrant foliage color.
• Prefers well-draining soil and requires moderate watering.
• Pruning can be done in late winter or early spring to shape or rejuvenate the plant.
• Generally resistant to many pests, though occasional issues like spider mites or scale insects might arise.
• In colder regions, it might benefit from some protection against severe winter frosts.

Foliage Colour

• Bright yellow centers with dark green margins.

Flowering Months

• While the primary attraction is its foliage, 'Eldorado' might produce small, inconspicuous greenish-white flowers in late spring.

Eventual Height and Spread

• Height: 1-2 meters.
• Spread: 0.5-1 meter.