Euonymus, Canadale Gold Euonymus fortunei 'Canadale Gold' Height: 4 feet Spread: 4 feet
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Hardiness Zone: 4b Other Names: Wintercreeper Euonymus Description: A vigorous sprawling vine or mounded shrub featuring stunning gold variegated evergreen leaves all season long; a superb color accent for almost any garden or screening application Ornamental Features Euonymus, Canadale Gold has attractive gold-variegated light green foliage on a plant with a spreading habit of growth. The glossy oval leaves are highly ornamental and remain light green throughout the winter. It produces pink capsules from mid to late fall. Landscape Attributes Euonymus, Canadale Gold 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. Gardeners should be aware of the following characteristic(s) that may warrant special consideration; Euonymus, Canadale Gold is recommended for the following landscape applications; Planting & Growing Euonymus, Canadale Gold will grow to be about 4 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 fast rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 30 years. This shrub performs well in both full sun and full 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.
