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The Variegated Evergreen Euonymus (Euonymus japonica ‘Variegata’) is a lovely shrub that reaches heights of 6 to 7 feet and widths between 3 to 5 feet. Known for its attractive ovate leaves, ranging from 1 to 3 inches in length, this evergreen perennial thrives in sun, part shade, and shade. It showcases a beautiful variety of foliage colors and produces inconspicuous green-orange flowers in spring, followed by pink fruits in the fall. Rapid growth makes it a perfect choice for foundation planting, although be wary of Euonymus scale insects, which can be problematic.
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BOTANICAL NAME • Euonymus japonica • Variegated types ‘Variegata’
PRONUNCIATION • you - ON - i - mus jah - PON - i - ca
COMMON NAME • Evergreen Euonymus
FAMILY • Celastraceae
Life Cycle • Evergreen perennial
Growth Habit • Shrub • Height 6’ - 7’ • Width 3’ - 5’ • Upright
ARRANGEMENT • Opposite
LEAF • Ovate • Length 1” - 3” • Width 1”
MARGIN • Serrated (bluntly)
VEINS • Pinnate
COMPOSITION • Simple
FLOWER • Spring (June) • Green - Orange
FRUIT • Fall • Pink
EXPOSURE • Sun • Part shade • Shade
GROWTH • Rapid
USE • Foundation
DESCRIPTION • Many named cultivars available with varying colors of foliage
PROBLEMS • Euonymus scale insect is a real problem
ZONES • 5 - 10
NATIVE OF: • Japan