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Euonymus fortunei 'Emerald Gaiety' (Spindle 'Emerald Gaiety')

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Skill rating Beginner
skill rating
Ultimate spread 1.5m
max. spread
Ultimate height 1m
max. height
Time to maturity 10-20 years
to maturity
Maintenance level 1 hour care
per year
Toxic - All parts may cause severe discomfort if ingested. This plant
is toxic!

Botanical name: Euonymus fortunei 'Emerald Gaiety'

Other names: Spindle 'Emerald Gaiety'


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Genus: Euonymus

Variety or cultivar: 'Emerald Gaiety' _ 'Emerald Gaiety' is a small, bushy evergreen shrub which will climb if planted against a wall. It has green leaves with an irregular, white margin which become tinged pink in winter. It rarely bears flowers.

Euonymus fortunei 'Emerald Gaiety' is: Evergreen

Foliage: White, Green in Spring; White, Green in Summer; White, Green in Autumn; White, Pink, Green in Winter

Habit: Bushy, Climbing, Small

Toxicity: All parts may cause severe discomfort if ingested.

Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)

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Specific pests: Caterpillars , Scale insects

Specific diseases: Leaf spot , Powdery mildew

General care

Propagation methods: Semi-hardwood cuttings. REGISTER to read more...


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Euonymus fortunei 'Emerald Gaiety' (Spindle 'Emerald Gaiety') will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 1.5m after 10-20 years.


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Suggested uses: Beds and borders, Foliage only, Ground Cover, Instant, Wallside and trellises

Cultivation: Plant in well-drained soil in sun or partial shade.

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Soil types: Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) Match unknown
Soil drainage: Moist but well-drained, Well-drained Match unknown
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral Match unknown
Light: Partial Shade, Full Sun Match unknown
Aspect: North, South, East, West Match unknown
Exposure: Exposed, Sheltered Match unknown
Hardiness: Hardy (H4) Match unknown

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