Evergreen shrub – Golden Euonymus

Golden Euonymus 

Botanical name: euonymus japonicus ‘bravo’

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: up to 7 ft in height and in spread 

Bloom time: late spring-early summer

Hardy zone: zones 6-9

Flower color: white

Foliage color: green/yellow/white

Growth rate: about 1-2 ft per year 

Pruning instructions: year-round pruning as needed

Propagation methods: propagate with cuttings 

Landscape use: screen/hedge, accent shrub, borders 

Light needs: at least 6 hours of sun per day 

Special features: variegated foliage, low maintenance, year-round bright yellow color, adaptable to poor conditions 

Watering instructions: allow the top 2 inches of soil to dry between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions : use a tree and shrub flower food liquid fertilizer once a month from the early spring to the early summer 

Best time to plant: year-round 

Best type of soil: clay/loam 

Companion plants: hollies, tatarian dogwood, japanese blood grass 

Toxicity level: mildly toxic for humans and pets if ingested 

Invasive species: yes