10/20cm Pot Grown 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.

This 10/20cm potted Spindle Emerald n Gold plant has an average growth rate but will exceed 1.2m tall in good conditions.

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

As it is pot grown, you can easily leave the plant in its pot for a few days/weeks before planting it. Just make sure you keep the plant well-watered, and it gets enough sun. Don't leave it for too long, however, as you don't want the roots becoming root bound.

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.