How big does euonymus get?

10 to 15 feet high
This is a very dense, oval shrub when growing in full sun and more open in shade. It grows 10 to 15 feet high and about half that in width. The leaves are opposite, evergreen, leathery and 1 to 3 inches long. The flowers are greenish white and inconspicuous.

How do you take care of euonymus?

Caring for Golden Euonymous Shrubs They will require regular water – up to twice a week – until the root system has established. After that, a weekly watering is usually sufficient. Provide a balanced fertilizer in early spring. Use a slightly lower dose than recommended on the label to avoid burning the roots.

How high does euonymus grow?

An evergreen shrub providing year round colourful foliage. Height and spread varies by variety, anywhere between 60cm / 2ft to 2.5m / 8ft. It is fully hardy in almost all areas of the UK withstanding temperatures down to -12°C. It does well in an extremely wide range of conditions.

How fast does euonymus grow?

The Golden Euonymus will send up fast growing stems that could reach 5 to 6 feet in 2 to 3 years if left to grow naturally without any yearly pruning.

What kind of pest is the Euonymus scale?

Euonymus is a family of shrubs, small trees, and vines that is a very popular ornamental choice in many gardens. One common and sometimes devastating pest that targets these plants is the euonymus scale.

What kind of Euonymus should I plant in my garden?

Its dark green leaves are glossy and stay on the plant all year long. Easy maintenance, green boxwood accepts trimming and shaping. Also take a look at euonymus ‘Gold Splash’ (Gold Splash® Euonymus fortunei ‘Roemertwo’). It is hardy to zone 5 and offers large, rounded green leaves edges with thick gold bands.

Where does Euonymus fortunei var.vegetus come from?

Euonymus fortunei var. vegetus is native to northern Japan. Some experts say it’s not distinct from var. radicans. Additionally, there are three cultivars, though not all will offer the emerald-and-gold coloring that many gardeners desire: Emerald Gaiety has green and white leaves. Emerald ‘n’ Gold has green leaves with wide yellow margins.

When do the leaves turn red on an Euonymus?

In the autumn, the long green leaves turn brilliant red. Another versatile member of the euonymus shrub family is called ‘ green boxwood .’ Its dark green leaves are glossy and stay on the plant all year long.