Botanical profile

Euonymus fortunei 'Emerald Gaiety'

Latin name
Euonymus fortunei 'Emerald Gaiety'
Common name
Creeping charcoal 'Emerald Gaiety'
Type
Shrub
Family
Celastraceae

Euonymus fortunei 'Emerald Gaiety' is a versatile evergreen shrub, valued for its bright variegated foliage and its high adaptability in the garden. It develops a dense, spreading, and well-branched habit, making it an excellent groundcover shrub or a low-growing shrub depending on its use. Its dark green foliage edged with creamy white provides constant brightness throughout the year and often takes on pinkish to reddish hues in winter, adding a distinct seasonal interest. Widely used for borders, on slopes, in flowerbeds, or as a low structural plant, it can also be lightly espaliered against a support. Robust, hardy, and easy to maintain, Euonymus fortunei 'Emerald Gaiety' is well-suited to Quebec conditions and is a reliable choice for structuring landscapes with a lasting plant presence.

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
Rare, inconspicuous, undecorative capsules
Foliage color
Green variegated with white
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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