Euonymus fortunei Emerald n gold - Spindle

The Euonymus fortunei Emerald 'n' gold, also known as Emerald 'n' gold Euonymus, is a compact bush with a spreading habit. It is excellent ground cover with fairly dense decorative foliage. From May to August, clusters of small white flowers appear measuring 2 to 5mm (0.2in) in diameter. Followed by spherical white fruits measuring 2 to 6mm (0.2in) in diameter which contain orange seeds.

The evergreen leaves of the Euonymus are ovate and finely dentate. Measuring 2 to 5cm (2in) in length, they have attractive variegated foliage and a bright green colour with golden yellow edges, turning pink in winter. Native to China, it is a very hardy bush that withstands strong winds. It can reach a height of 60cm (23.6in) at maturity and a spread of 90cm (35.4in).

This plant is toxic to humans but attracts birds. It can be a climbing plant if supported by a structure when it can be trained up to 3m (9.8ft) along a wall, fence, or even a tree. Euonymus can be found in borders, slopes, rockeries, and also used as ground cover. It can also be used as a low, pruned hedge or in containers for balconies and terraces.