General description: Euonymus japonicus ‘Elegantissima Aurea’ is a particularly attractive variety due to its thick, glossy, two-tone leaves – with vibrant golden-yellow margins and an intense green center. Its evergreen foliage provides year-round color, making it ideal for formal gardens, low hedges, borders, and decorative pots. It is a robust shrub, easy to maintain, and very decorative in any season.
The plant is delivered in a 5-liter pot, 50–60 cm tall, well-branched, and with rich foliage. Properly packaged for safe transport.
Characteristics:
Mature height: 1.2 – 1.5 m
Mature width: 1 – 1.2 m
Habit: Upright, dense, branched from the base
Foliage: Evergreen; oval, slightly wavy, glossy leaves with intense golden-yellow margins and a dark green center
Flowers: Ornamentally insignificant
Growth rate: Medium
Longevity: Over 25 years, with minimal maintenance
Requirements:
Exposure: Sun, partial shade; variegated colors are more intense in direct sun