General description: Euonymus japonicus ‘Aureus’ on a trunk is an exceptional choice for refined gardens or elegant terraces. Thanks to its variegated, brilliant foliage, this variety creates luminous accents and visual balance throughout the year. The 80 cm high trunk offers vertical elegance, while the dense, well-proportioned globular crown is easily pruned to maintain its decorative shape.
Note: The plant is delivered with an 80 cm trunk, a globular crown, solidly rooted in a 25-liter pot, ready for direct planting or placement as a decorative plant.
Characteristics
Foliage: Glossy, evergreen, with golden-yellow margins and dark green interior
Habit: Compact, globular, easy to maintain with seasonal pruning
Trunk: Woody, 80 cm high
Crown: Professionally formed, with a balanced spherical structure
Growth rate: Moderate; ideal for topiary forms
Requirements
Exposure: Full sun or partial shade – coloration is more intense in good light
Soil: Well-drained, adaptable; prefers fertile soils but also tolerates poorer soils
Frost resistance: Very good – down to -20°C
Tolerance: Very good to urban pollution, mild drought, and regular pruning
Care: Easy to maintain, requires light pruning to retain its shape
Usage in landscaping:
Ideal for symmetrical, formal, or modern gardens
Recommended for large planters, terraces, paved courtyards, or commercial spaces
Integrates excellently in mixes with lavender, dwarf conifers, boxwood, and perennial shrubs
Can be used singularly as a decorative piece or in pairs for alignments
Additional benefits:
Decorative foliage all year round, with a bright and vibrant appearance
Plant with clear vertical structure and immediate visual impact
Versatile – ideal for urban spaces or small-scale landscaping
Does not require intensive care, but provides permanent visual effect