Golden Variegated Japanese Spindle Italian Plants (Euonymus Japonicus Aureomarginatus)

Golden Variegated Japanese Spindle Italian Plants Description

The Golden Variegated Japanese Spindle is a striking evergreen shrub renowned for its vibrant, glossy green leaves adorned with bold golden yellow edges. This versatile and hardy plant adds year round interest to gardens with its attractive variegated foliage, which provides a beautiful contrast throughout the seasons. Whether used as a hedge, in topiary form, or as a specimen plant, this shrub is highly valued for its ability to adapt to a variety of growing conditions while maintaining its neat, compact shape.

Pruning Advice

Pruning Time: The best time to prune the Golden Variegated Japanese Spindle is in late winter or early spring, just before new growth begins. This allows the shrub to flush with fresh, vibrant foliage as the growing season starts.

Shaping: Light pruning can help maintain a compact and tidy shape. This shrub responds well to pruning and can be shaped into formal hedges or topiary shapes. Trim any overgrown or straggly stems to encourage a bushier growth habit.

Maintenance: Remove any dead, damaged, or diseased branches to keep the plant healthy and improve airflow, which helps reduce the risk of pests or disease.

Avoid Hard Pruning: While it tolerates regular pruning, avoid cutting back too hard, as this can stress the plant. Focus on maintaining its natural shape and removing only the necessary growth.

Further Information

Year Round Colour: The Golden Variegated Japanese Spindle offers year round appeal with its evergreen foliage. The distinctive golden margins stand out most prominently in full sun, but the shrub also thrives in partial shade, making it a flexible choice for various garden settings.

Low Maintenance: It is relatively easy to care for, requiring only occasional pruning to maintain its shape. It is tolerant of different soil types and conditions, thriving in well drained, fertile soil.

Attracts Wildlife: While the flowers are small and inconspicuous, the autumn berries, which range from pink to red, provide food for birds. However, they should be handled with caution as they are toxic if ingested.

Versatile Landscaping: This shrub is perfect for creating formal hedges, borders, or topiary, but it can also be used in more informal plantings. Its compact growth habit makes it suitable for smaller gardens or as a decorative feature in larger landscapes.

Delivery & Returns

Free delivery is available on most orders (except Premium Products) providing they meet the minimum spend criteria for the size of box or pallet. Pallet deliveries and large box deliveries for tall plants are indicated by icons on the product table listings. Delivery costs and minimum order details for each packaging type are as follows:

* Standard Sized Boxes (Bare root up to 1.2m tall & pots up to 7.5L) | Free UK Mainland Delivery for orders over £250 | or £9.98 charge.

* Tall Sized Boxes (Bare roots 1.2m & over) | Free UK Mainland Delivery for orders over £250 | or £24.99 charge.

* Pallets (Root balls, large pots 10L+, trees etc | Free UK Mainland Delivery for orders over £350 | or £82 charge.

* Pleached Trees (Specialist Delivery) | Free UK Mainland Delivery for orders over £1500 | or £450 charge.