Botanical profile

Euonymus fortunei 'Country Gold'

Latin name
Euonymus fortunei 'Country Gold'
Common name
Creeping spindle tree 'Country Gold'
Type
Shrub
Family
Celastraceae

Euonymus fortunei ‘Country Gold’ is a highly decorative evergreen groundcover shrub, appreciated for its luminous variegated foliage and great versatility in the garden. It forms a dense, low, spreading habit, ideal for borders, slopes, rockeries, and mass plantings, where it provides durable and neat ground cover. Its dark green evergreen foliage broadly margined with golden yellow brightens up landscapes all year round and can take on pinkish to reddish hues in winter due to the cold. Not very floriferous, it is primarily distinguished by the constancy and robustness of its foliage. Very hardy and well adapted to Quebec conditions, Euonymus fortunei ‘Country Gold’ is easy to grow, tolerant of various soils and exposures, and is an excellent choice for structuring the landscape with a touch of permanent color.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 4–8
Exposure
Sun to partial shade
Watering
Moderate watering
Fertilization
Slow-release fertilizer 14-7-14 or 4-2-8. Fertilize monthly or as directed on the bag. Add Myke at planting.
Soil type
Neutral to slightly alkaline, well drained
Minimum temperature
'-30°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Spring
Flower color
Non-ornamental
Fruiting
Insignificant fruiting.
Foliage color
Variegated green yellow
Foliage type
Persistent
Shape
Shrubby
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
1 to 1.2 m (39 to 48 inches)
Width
1.2 m (4 feet)
Growth rate
average
Not recommended for pets
Not recommended for pets

Pets

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

Deer
Less attractive or generally tolerated by deer

Deer

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