Euonymus japonicus microphyllus Aureo Gold
Description
Compact, colourful, and easy to care for – Euonymus ‘Aureo Gold’ is a smart choice for adding year-round brightness to your South London garden. With its tiny, glossy green leaves edged in golden yellow, this dwarf evergreen shrub is ideal for low hedging, edging paths, or adding a pop of structure to pots and beds. Perfect when paired with darker foliage plants like heuchera or lavender for bold contrast.
Plants supplied in a growers pot.
Key Features & Care:
Mature Height: 40–60cm (can be clipped lower)
Mature Spread: 40–60cm
Flower Colour: Pale yellow-green (small and inconspicuous)
Flowering Period: Spring
Foliage: Evergreen
Fragrant: No
Growth Rate: Moderate
Hardiness: Hardy in most UK gardens, tolerates coastal conditions
Position: Full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture: Moist but well-drained
Soil PH: Acid to neutral
Soil Type: Clay, loam, sand
Wildlife Friendly: Provides shelter for birds and insects
Perfect For:
Low hedging and neat edging
Evergreen structure in small gardens
Coastal and urban planting
Containers and mixed borders
How to Grow:
Plant in free-draining soil and water well until established. Trim lightly in spring or summer to maintain a neat shape and encourage dense growth.
Please note:
Images show how this plant may look at various stages of maturity. The size you choose may look different.


