Euonymus fortunei 'Emerald & Gold'

Euonymus fortunei 'Emerald & Gold' is a dwarf variety of the common Euonymus - magnificent, frost hardy and drought tolerant with bright green-gold leaves.

As the winter months arrive, the edges of the leaves take on a slightly rosy hue - bringing winter interest to your window boxes or your hedge.

It has a primarily spreading habit though can be used as a low hedge, a ground cover and even as a vine.

GARDENING TIPS: Euonymus fortunei 'Emerald & Gold'

• • If you give this Euonymus a treillis and a bit of shade, it will thank you with vigorous growth, illuminating a shady side of your home or balcony.

The Tale: Euonymus fortunei 'Emerald & Gold'

Euonymus is very similar to ivy in the way that it grows and matures.

It has a juvenile phase: this is characterized by a sterile, non-flowering, climbing or creeping phase.

It has an adult phase: this is characterized by an adult, flowering phase without climbing rootlets.

The transition often occurs once the plant has reached a certain height and a certain amount of light, allowing it to begin bearing fruit.