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Key characteristics

Family: Celastraceae
Height: 1 to 2 feet
Width: 2 to 4 feet
Flower color: Greenish, inconspicuous
Foliage color: Deep green with a bright yellow edge
Bloom time: Early summer
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Water: Medium; keep soil consistently moist
Maintenance: Low; prune in late winter or early spring to maintain shape
Growing zone: USDA zones 5 to 9
Wildlife: Birds are attracted to the plant

Shrubs

Euonymus fortuneii ‘Emerald ‘n’ Gold’

Emerald 'n' Gold Wintercreeper

Euonymus fortunei 'Emerald 'n' Gold' is a versatile evergreen shrub renowned for its vibrant foliage and easy-to-grow nature. The most striking feature of 'Emerald 'n' Gold' is its glossy, oval leaves adorned with a bold, bright yellow edge that contrasts beautifully with the deep green center, adding a splash of color to the garden, especially in spring and summer. Although inconspicuous greenish flowers may appear in early summer, they are not a significant ornamental feature.

Light

Full sun to partial shade

Water

Medium; keep soil consistently moist

Bloom time

Early summer

Find this plant

Works well in

Sun Gardens
Borders
Containers
Pathways & Walkways

Companion plants

Boxwoods · Dwarf Korean fir · Bergenia · Maiden grass · Snowdrops · Agapanthus

Design tip

The low, spreading habit makes ‘Emerald ’n’ Gold’ useful for creating broad patches of evergreen color without adding much height. Its bright yellow margins can visually connect neighboring green and gold plants, while the foliage may develop attractive pinkish tones during colder weather.

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