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Golden Euonymus
Euonymus japonicus 'Aureo-marginatus'Description
The Golden Euonymus shrub is a compact, evergreen shrub with green and gold variegated leaves. This compact little hedge serves as a great year-round shrub.
Dark green foliage is prominent in the winter and spring, while summer and fall give way to yellow and green variegated foliage. The Golden Euonymus plant is a versatile bush that will adapt to any conditions! It can tolerate any amount of shade or sun, different soil types, as well as cold exposed locations.
What more could you ask for?! The Golden Euonymus bush definitely has more to offer than just being versatile. While you can plant it practically anywhere, it is also drought tolerant, very hardy, and requires little to no maintenance.
Make the Golden Euonymus hedge a part of your landscape today. Whatever your needs are, this shrub will definitely have your back. No matter the conditions it will remain active all year round.

Shipping Restriction | AZ |
Soil Type | Adaptable |
Sunlight | Full, Partial |
Drought Tolerance | Semi |
Mature Height | 2-4 Feet |
Mature Width | 2-3 Feet |
Fall Color | Yellow |
Bloom Color | Pink |
How To Care
For Golden Euonymus care, grow in full to part sun. These hardy shrubs are adaptable to any soil that drains well. After planting be sure to water deeply 1-2 times per week in order for this euonymus' roots to grow properly. Once established this shrub is drought tolerant. Watering is generally only needed in periods of extreme drought. Applying 2-3 inches of mulch will help protect the roots in extreme temperatures and keep the soil moist. There is no need to prune this shrub. If you prefer a manicured look, prune any time of the year. Fertilize with a balanced, slow release fertilizer in spring. If your soil is poor, fertilize in fall as well. The Golden Euonymus hedge aka Euonymus Japonicus is disease and pest resistant.
For additional options, be sure to browse our Emerald Gaity, Burning Bush, and Euonymus collection.
Shipping Restriction | AZ |
Soil Type | Adaptable |
Sunlight | Full, Partial |
Drought Tolerance | Semi |
Mature Height | 2-4 Feet |
Mature Width | 2-3 Feet |
Fall Color | Yellow |
Bloom Color | Pink |
Shipping Details
You can still order now, but due to cold weather and the risk of cold damage in transit, we will delay shipping to areas indicated on the map and below:
- Orders in Growing Zones 3-4 will ship May 1st
- Orders in Growing Zones 5-6 will ship mid April
- Orders in Growing Zones 7-10 will ship immediately
Some plants are not available for immediate shipment, and delayed delivery is noted.
We will return to normal shipping in the spring.
If you live within a delayed shipping zone and would like your plant shipped immediately, please contact customer support at support@plantingtree.com
Inventory is moving fast! Order now to reserve your plants. Due to cold weather and the risk of cold damage in transit, we will delay shipping to areas indicated on the map and below. We do this so your plant has the best opportunity to thrive in your landscape.
- Orders in Growing Zones 3-4 will start shipping May 1st
- Orders in Growing Zones 5-6 will start shipping mid April
- Orders in Growing Zones 7-10 will ship immediately
Some plants are not available for immediate shipment, but are available for pre-order and this will be indicated on the product page.
We will return to normal shipping schedules in the spring.
If you live within a delayed shipping zone and would like your plant shipped immediately, please contact customer support at support@plantingtree.com
*Orders ship in 1-3 days. West Coast orders may be held until the following Monday to prevent additional transit time.
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