Euonymus Japonicus "Microphyllus Gold" 2Liter

🌿 Euonymus japonicus ‘Microphyllus Gold’

Botanical Name: Euonymus japonicus ‘Microphyllus Gold’
Common Names: Microphyllus Gold Euonymus, Golden Euonymus, Japanese Euonymus

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📌 Product Description

Euonymus japonicus ‘Microphyllus Gold’ is a compact, evergreen shrub admired for its small, golden-green leaves and dense, neat growth habit. This low-maintenance plant is perfect for formal hedges, borders, container planting, or topiary, adding vibrant colour and texture to South African gardens.

Its hardy and adaptable nature allows it to thrive in a wide range of garden conditions, including coastal and suburban landscapes. With regular trimming, it maintains a tidy, sculpted appearance, making it ideal for both classic and modern garden designs.

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📏 Size When Fully Grown

• Height: 1 – 1.5 m
• Spread: 1 – 1.5 m
• Growth Habit: Dense, compact, evergreen shrub
• Growth Rate: Moderate

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🌱 Best Growing Conditions

• Light: Full sun to partial shade (full sun enhances golden leaf colour)
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil; tolerates a variety of soil types
• Water:
  • Moderate watering during establishment
  • Drought-tolerant once established
• Feeding: Light fertiliser in spring to encourage healthy foliage
• Maintenance:
  • Prune lightly to maintain compact form
  • Ideal for formal hedging and shaping

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🌦️ Planting & Growing Season (South Africa)

• Best Planting Time: Spring to early summer (September – November)
• Growing Season: Spring and summer
• Climate Suitability: Coastal, subtropical, and temperate regions
• Frost Tolerance: Tolerates light frost; protect young plants in severe cold

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🌼 Additional Benefits

• Compact, neat, and dense foliage for formal gardens
• Striking golden-green colour adds year-round visual interest
• Hardy, low-maintenance, and adaptable
• Ideal for hedges, borders, topiary, and containers
• Enhances both contemporary and classic garden designs

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🌿 Ideal Uses

✔ Formal hedges and borders
✔ Container planting for patios and courtyards
✔ Coastal and suburban gardens
✔ Topiary and sculpted garden features
✔ Accent plant in mixed borders