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Euonymus fortunei
Euonymus fortunei
A compact evergreen shrub with dense foliage for containers and low planting.
Care notes by theboxerge Updated
About this plant
Euonymus fortunei provides year-round structure, with leaf patterns depending on the cultivar. It can spread or climb against a support, so allow for more than its nursery-pot width.
Care at a glance
- Light
- Sun or partial shade
- Watering
- Water during dry spells, especially in containers
- Soil
- Well-draining compost
Plan your care
Choose a position with enough width for spreading growth and access to maintain its shape. Check the cultivar label for size and leaf pattern rather than assuming every euonymus grows identically.
On variegated forms, remove vigorous all-green reversions selectively. When leaves decline, inspect crowded stems and leaf undersides as well as the compost before deciding on a treatment.
Growing tips
Trim lightly to maintain shape and remove any all-green reversions on variegated forms. Inspect crowded shoots for scale insects rather than treating all leaf loss as a watering problem.
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