Euonymus Japonicus "Gold Dust Spindle Tree" 4Liter

🌿 Euonymus ‘Gold Dust’ – Spindle Tree

Botanical Name: Euonymus japonicus ‘Gold Dust’
Common Names: Gold Dust Euonymus, Spindle Tree, Variegated Euonymus

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📌 Product Description

Euonymus japonicus ‘Gold Dust’ is a dense, evergreen shrub prized for its striking green leaves speckled with bright golden-yellow spots, giving a “gold dusted” appearance. This hardy, low-maintenance shrub is ideal for hedges, borders, topiary, and container planting, adding year-round colour and texture to South African gardens.

Its compact growth habit and vibrant variegation make it perfect for formal and contemporary garden designs, while its adaptability allows it to thrive in a variety of garden conditions, including coastal and suburban landscapes.

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📏 Size When Fully Grown

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

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🌱 Best Growing Conditions

• Light: Full sun to partial shade (bright sunlight enhances leaf variegation)
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil; tolerates sandy or coastal soils
• Water:
  • Moderate watering during establishment
  • Drought-tolerant once established
• Feeding: Light fertiliser in spring encourages healthy foliage
• Maintenance:
  • Prune lightly to maintain compact form
  • Suitable for hedges, borders, and topiary

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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 cold spells

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🌼 Additional Benefits

• Evergreen variegated foliage with golden “dusted” pattern
• Compact, dense growth suitable for hedges and containers
• Hardy, adaptable, and low-maintenance
• Ideal for formal, contemporary, or coastal gardens
• Adds year-round visual interest and texture

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🌿 Ideal Uses

✔ Variegated hedge or border
✔ Container planting for patios and courtyards
✔ Coastal and suburban gardens
✔ Topiary or sculpted garden features
✔ Accent plant in mixed borders