Euonymus Gold Dust "Spindle Tree" 4kg

Euonymus

(Spindle Tree / Evergreen Shrub)

Product Description

Euonymus is a versatile, evergreen shrub prized for its dense, glossy foliage and ability to maintain a neat, compact form. Many varieties display variegated leaves or bright seasonal berries, making them ideal for borders, hedging, topiary, and container plantings. Euonymus is hardy, low-maintenance, and adaptable, adding year-round structure, texture, and colour to gardens in South Africa.

Size When Fully Grown

• Height: ± 1–3 m (depending on variety)
• Width: ± 1–3 m
• Can be pruned or shaped to maintain a smaller size if desired.

Best Growing Conditions

• Light: Full sun to partial shade
  • Variegated varieties show best colour in full sun.
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil
• Watering: Moderate
  • Establishment period requires regular watering; drought-tolerant once mature.
• Climate: Suited to most South African regions
  • Hardy in coastal and inland gardens; tolerates light frost.
• Maintenance: Low to moderate
  • Prune lightly to maintain desired shape and encourage dense growth.

Best Planting Season & Growth Cycle (South Africa)

• Best Time to Plant: Spring to early summer
• Active Growth: Spring through autumn
• Seasonal Note: Evergreen; flowers and berries vary by variety, adding seasonal interest.