Spindle 'Emerald 'n' Gold'
(Euonymus fortunei 'Emerald 'n' Gold')

The Spindle ‰ۡÌÝÌáEmerald ‰ۡÌÝÌán‰ۡó» Gold‰ۡó» is also known by its Latin name of ‰ۡÌÝÌáEuonymus fortunei ‰ۡÌÝÌáEmerald ‰ۡÌÝÌán‰ۡó» Gold.‰ۡó» This plant is an evergreen shrub, known for its compact form, decorated with pretty leaves which are edges in gold and tend to turn a pink-red colour in the colder days, giving you some pleasurable winter colour.

It is a very slow growing shrub, with an approximate growth rate of 7-10cm per year. It will only likely reach 1m, which makes it a very easy plant to prune and maintain. The Spindle ‰ۡÌÝÌáEmerald ‰ۡÌÝÌán‰ۡó» Gold‰ۡó» is perfect for planting in borders or pathways, as it has such a compact nature.

The Euonymus fortunei prefers to be planted in full sun, but it is also tolerant to full shade. It can also be planted in any normal soil, that is well-drained, and in either sheltered or exposed sites.

• Growth height: Average (20-40cm per year)
• Ideal height: 1.2m-2.5m Medium
• Soil Type: Normal
• Exposure: Coastal, Exposed, Inland, Sheltered
• Aspect: Full shade, Semi-shade, Sun
• Evergreen foliage? Yes

Trimming and pruning of your Emerald ‰ۡÌÝÌán‰ۡó» Gold should always be done between April and May. You will need to trim away any new shoots in May, too, as this will help to encourage a denser, bushier, new growth. It will then need neatening up again in late summer- cut away plain green leaves right back to the branch.

When should I plant Spindle Emerald 'n' Gold Hedging?

The best time to plant Spindle Emerald 'n' Gold hedging is early spring, or early autumn.

How far apart do you plant Spindle Emerald 'n' Gold plants?

To get a stunning, lush hedge, plant around 30-40cm apart. We recommend sticking to around 3 plants per metre (which can vary depending on size of plant).

How to plant Spindle Emerald 'n' Gold:

Begin by removing any weeds or rocks etc., from your planting area.

Then go on to digging a hole that is about twice as wide as the root ball, but the same depth. Break the soil up a bit by using your spade, around the sides and bottom, to prevent soil compaction. Replace around 2 inches of soil.̴Ì?

Remove your plant from its pot, taking away any dead roots that you can see, and loosen the root ball up a little - this encourages them to spread out and establish further.

Place the plant into the hole and make sure the base (bottom of stem), is 2 inches above ground level. Backfill the hole with the excess soil and press down to secure the plant.

Finish off by giving the plant a good watering around the base. Continue to water weekly during its first summer - it may need to be more often than this if the weather is quite hot. You must water enough as this encourages the roots to grow and develop.