Euonymus, Gold Splash Euonymus fortunei 'Roemertwo' Height: 3 feet Spread: 4 feet
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Hardiness Zone: 4b Other Names: Wintercreeper Euonymus Brand: Proven Winners Description: A vigorous and hardy vine or spreading shrub featuring eye-catching gold variegated evergreen leaves, showy yellow fruit and orange seeds; a versatile and adaptable color accent for almost any garden application, most dramatic foliage occurs in full sun Ornamental Features Euonymus, Gold Splash has attractive gold-variegated green foliage which emerges gold in spring on a plant with a spreading habit of growth. The glossy oval leaves are highly ornamental and remain green throughout the winter. It produces yellow capsules from mid to late fall. Landscape Attributes Euonymus, Gold Splash is a multi-stemmed evergreen shrub with a ground-hugging habit of growth. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other landscape plants with less refined foliage. This shrub will require occasional maintenance and upkeep, and can be pruned at anytime. It has no significant negative characteristics. Euonymus, Gold Splash is recommended for the following landscape applications; Planting & Growing Euonymus, Gold Splash will grow to be about 3 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 4 feet. It tends to fill out right to the ground and therefore doesn't necessarily require facer plants in front. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 30 years. This shrub does best in full sun to partial shade. It prefers to grow in average to moist conditions, and shouldn't be allowed to dry out. This plant should be periodically fertilized throughout the active growing season with a specially-formulated acidic fertilizer. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments, and will benefit from being planted in a relatively sheltered location. This is a selected variety of a species not originally from North America. Special Attributes Evergreens need to be watered during the winter. Our desert climate especially in late winter to early spring evergreens can suffer during next growing season. An easy way to remember check for dryness on the holidays Halloween, Thanksgiving, New Year's Day, Valentines Day & Easter.
