Euonymus fortunei ‘Emerald Gaiety’ | Emerald Gaiety Wintercreeper
DESCRIPTION
Euonymus fortunei 'Emerald Gaiety' is a popular evergreen shrub prized for its ornamental foliage and versatility in garden landscapes. Its glossy, oval-shaped leaves are variegated with green and creamy white markings, creating a striking contrast that adds year-round visual interest. In spring, new growth is creamy yellow with chartreuse variegation, fading to white and green as the season progresses, and in colder climates, the foliage may take on a pinkish hue in winter. 'Emerald Gaiety' is low-maintenance and adaptable, thriving in various soil types and light conditions, though it prefers well-drained soil and partial shade to full sun. It is tolerant of drought, heat, and urban pollution, making it suitable for formal and informal garden settings, as well as for use as ground cover, a border plant, or a container specimen.
DESCRIPTION
Euonymus fortunei 'Emerald Gaiety' is a popular evergreen shrub prized for its ornamental foliage and versatility in garden landscapes. Its glossy, oval-shaped leaves are variegated with green and creamy white markings, creating a striking contrast that adds year-round visual interest. In spring, new growth is creamy yellow with chartreuse variegation, fading to white and green as the season progresses, and in colder climates, the foliage may take on a pinkish hue in winter. 'Emerald Gaiety' is low-maintenance and adaptable, thriving in various soil types and light conditions, though it prefers well-drained soil and partial shade to full sun. It is tolerant of drought, heat, and urban pollution, making it suitable for formal and informal garden settings, as well as for use as ground cover, a border plant, or a container specimen.
DESCRIPTION
Euonymus fortunei 'Emerald Gaiety' is a popular evergreen shrub prized for its ornamental foliage and versatility in garden landscapes. Its glossy, oval-shaped leaves are variegated with green and creamy white markings, creating a striking contrast that adds year-round visual interest. In spring, new growth is creamy yellow with chartreuse variegation, fading to white and green as the season progresses, and in colder climates, the foliage may take on a pinkish hue in winter. 'Emerald Gaiety' is low-maintenance and adaptable, thriving in various soil types and light conditions, though it prefers well-drained soil and partial shade to full sun. It is tolerant of drought, heat, and urban pollution, making it suitable for formal and informal garden settings, as well as for use as ground cover, a border plant, or a container specimen.
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Family: Celastraceae
Height: 2 to 3 feet
Width: 2 to 3 feet
Foliage color: Variegated with green and creamy white markings
Flower color: Inconspicuous greenish-white
Bloom time: Late spring to early summer
Light requirements: Partial shade to full sun
Water requirements: Moderate
Maintenance: Low
Growing zone: 5 to 9
Wildlife attractors: Attracts birds with its ornamental fruits in autumn
