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Beginner
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1.5m
max. spread |
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1m
max. height |
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10-20 years
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1 hour care
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This plant
is toxic! |
Botanical name: Euonymus fortunei 'Emerald Surprise'
Other names: Spindle 'Emerald Surprise'
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Genus: Euonymus
Variety or cultivar: 'Emerald Surprise' _ 'Emerald Surprise' is a bushy, evergreen shrub with dark green leaves edged in yellow.
Euonymus fortunei 'Emerald Surprise' is: Evergreen
Foliage: Green, Bright-yellow in Spring; Green, Bright-yellow in Summer; Bright-yellow, Green in Autumn; Pink, Green, Bright-yellow in Winter
Habit: Bushy, Climbing, Small
Toxicity: All parts may cause severe discomfort if ingested.
Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Euonymus fortunei 'Emerald Surprise' (Spindle 'Emerald Surprise') 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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Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |
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Moist but well-drained, Well-drained |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Partial Shade, Full Sun |
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North, South, East, West |
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| Exposure: |
Exposed, Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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Question from
paula hewitt
Hi, can you advise me on small 2ft evergreen shrubs please? im looking for japonica type but these seem to grow a lot taller than i thought
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- Posted: Sun. 4th March 2012 13:06
- Last reply: Wed. 7th March 2012 13:24
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