General Description | Grows comparatively (to species) more 'shrub-like', unlike the parent species this cultivar does not climb or creep. The branching habit is often crisscrossed appearing almost lattice like. |
ID Characteristic | Green edge with deep yellow centres. |
Shape | Rounded to somewhat sprawling. |
Landscape | Suitable for mass or accent planting but should at least be planted in groups. |
Propagation | Propagated by cuttings from June through August using upright vertical shoots. |
Cultivation | Tolerant of most soils except swampy, extremely wet conditions. Grows well in either full sun or partial shade; pH adaptable. Remove reversions as they occur. |
Pests | Euonymus scale and crown gall can both be fatal. |
Notable Specimens | At the front of 'M' building, The Gardens of Fanshawe College, London, Ontario, Canada. |
Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
Bark/Stem Description | New growth is soft textured and brilliant butter-yellow colour, aged bark gets to be greyish-brown with coarse texture. |
Flower/Leaf Bud Description | Lengthened narrowly conical to about 8 mm, light brown on the outer scales. A light yellow may be seen peeking through the scales. |
Leaf Description | Broad leaved evergreen leaves, thicker than species with waxy coating. Leaves are 2-3 cm in length with acutely-serrate margins and an ovate-elliptic shape with a pronounced yellow centre and dark green margins. |
Fruit Description | Not particularly showy pink round winged arils about the size of the tip of a small pinkie finger. |
Colour Description | Dark green around the margins makes the yellow center really pop out. Turning a slight purple/ pink tinge during the winter months. Some reversion may occur. |
Texture Description | Almost rubbery with a glossy shine that gleams in the winter sun. A medium to coarse textured plant. |