Euonymus japonicus ‘Elegantissima Aurea’ ^Sale

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Vendor: Biodiversitate

Type: New species on the site

Sku: bis16

Available: Sold Out

Description Reviews

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
Soil: Tolerant, prefers well-drained, slightly fertile soils
Frost resistance: Up to -15°C (USDA zone 7); light protection recommended in regions with severe winters
Drought tolerance: Good, once established
Care: Formative pruning in late spring or during summer to maintain a compact appearance

Landscape uses:

Recommended for borders, decorative hedges, alignments, or formal gardens
Perfect for Mediterranean or urban gardens
Ideal for planters, large pots, and containers on terraces
Can be planted solitarily or in mixed groups alongside dwarf conifers, lavender, heuchera, or ornamental grasses

Additional benefits:

130,00 lei

Euonymus japonicus ‘Elegantissima Aurea’ Sale