{"id":2151,"date":"2023-01-07T15:20:43","date_gmt":"2023-01-07T15:20:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theyardable.com\/?p=2151"},"modified":"2023-01-14T17:53:29","modified_gmt":"2023-01-14T17:53:29","slug":"euonymus-plants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theyardable.com\/euonymus-plants\/","title":{"rendered":"Euonymus Plants: Everything About The Euonymus genus"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/theyardable.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Euonymus-plant-1024x577.jpg\" alt=\"Euonymus plant with yellow leaves\" class=\"wp-image-2158\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theyardable.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Euonymus-plant-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theyardable.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Euonymus-plant-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theyardable.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Euonymus-plant-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theyardable.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Euonymus-plant-1536x865.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theyardable.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Euonymus-plant.jpg 1640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Euonymus is an important group of plants. To the old species used for decades, many improvements have been added. All of them have their foliage as an attraction; some of them attract attention because of their fruits.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, I have gathered for you all the information about euonymus plants, their main characteristics, and what you need to know to plant and grow them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_62 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/theyardable.com\/euonymus-plants\/#Characteristics_of_the_euonymus_plant\" title=\"Characteristics of the euonymus plant\">Characteristics of the euonymus plant<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/theyardable.com\/euonymus-plants\/#How_to_grow_a_euonymus_plant\" title=\"How to grow a euonymus plant\">How to grow a euonymus plant<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/theyardable.com\/euonymus-plants\/#How_to_grow_a_euonymus_in_a_pot\" title=\"How to grow a euonymus in a pot\">How to grow a euonymus in a pot<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/theyardable.com\/euonymus-plants\/#Where_to_plant_a_euonymus_shrub\" title=\"Where to plant a euonymus shrub\">Where to plant a euonymus shrub<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/theyardable.com\/euonymus-plants\/#Our_selection\" title=\"Our selection\">Our selection<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/theyardable.com\/euonymus-plants\/#Deciduous_euonymus_plant\" title=\"Deciduous euonymus plant\">Deciduous euonymus plant<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/theyardable.com\/euonymus-plants\/#The_evergreen_euonymus_varieties\" title=\"The evergreen euonymus varieties\">The evergreen euonymus varieties<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/theyardable.com\/euonymus-plants\/#In_a_nutshell\" title=\"In a nutshell\">In a nutshell<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Characteristics_of_the_euonymus_plant\"><\/span>Characteristics of the euonymus plant<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Scientific name<\/strong><\/td><td>Euonymus spp.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Family<\/strong><\/td><td>Celastraceae<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Origin<\/strong><\/td><td>China, Japan, Siberia<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Foliage<\/strong><\/td><td>Evergreen or deciduous<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Flowering<\/strong><\/td><td>May-June, Insignificant<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Rusticity<\/strong><\/td><td>-15\u00b0C (-59\u00b0F)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Exposure<\/strong><\/td><td>Sun<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Soil<\/strong><\/td><td>Garden soil<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The euonymus trees are evergreen or deciduous shrubs, from a <a href=\"\/dwarf-shrubs-and-bushes\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"\/dwarf-shrubs-and-bushes\/\">few dozen centimeters<\/a> high for the creeping species to 4 or 5 m for the largest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The leaves are green or variegated; some of them turn red in autumn and give these shrubs all their decorative interest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The vegetation is developed and the growth is fast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_grow_a_euonymus_plant\"><\/span>How to grow a euonymus plant<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Plant euonymus shrub in any type of soil, preferably fresh, rich and drained. To exalt the color of the variegations, prefer full sun; half-shade is possible. They support well the sprays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The only noticeable enemy, but almost always present every year, is oidium, also called &#8220;white&#8221;, caused by several strains of fungi. It must be fought as soon as the vegetation starts to grow again in spring, as soon as the first symptoms appear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pruning is essential every year to maintain the density of the vegetation. In February-March, remove a few centimeters by cutting always above new branches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For hedges, repeat the action in May-June and August-September.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Tip<\/strong><\/em>: If you have neglected pruning, you can recut your euonymus plant at any time, even severely; they always start again with numerous buds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_grow_a_euonymus_in_a_pot\"><\/span>How to grow a euonymus in a pot<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A euonymus shrub can be grown in a 40 cm pot for several years, with regular fertilizer applications between March and September.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_plant_a_euonymus_shrub\"><\/span>Where to plant a euonymus shrub<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It can be planted in hedges to create a beautiful background, or it can be planted in an isolated spot to provide a focal point. It also looks great in rock gardens and can be planted in pots if space is limited.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Our_selection\"><\/span>Our selection<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/theyardable.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/euonymus-leaves-1024x577.jpg\" alt=\"Euonymus leaves\" class=\"wp-image-2157\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theyardable.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/euonymus-leaves-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theyardable.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/euonymus-leaves-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theyardable.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/euonymus-leaves-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theyardable.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/euonymus-leaves-1536x865.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theyardable.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/euonymus-leaves.jpg 1640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You must choose between deciduous and evergreen, taking into account the height.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Deciduous_euonymus_plant\"><\/span>Deciduous euonymus plant<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>They are especially interesting for their red foliage in autumn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Euonymus europaeus, 2 to 2.50 m, has a rounded shape and flexible branches. Its fruits look like bishop&#8217;s caps. It is offered mostly in its more fruitful &#8216;<em><strong>Red Cascade<\/strong><\/em>&#8216; variety. It is recommended for clay and limestone soils.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>E. alatus, and especially its variety &#8216;<em><strong>Compactus<\/strong><\/em>&#8216;, also high (1,50 m) but more collected, gives beautiful fruits in summer and an intense red foliage in autumn.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>E. grandiflorus &#8216;<em><strong>Red Wine<\/strong><\/em>&#8216;, 1.50 to 2 m, with purple foliage from April to autumn, can be semi-hardy in mild climates.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_evergreen_euonymus_varieties\"><\/span>The evergreen euonymus varieties<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Among the creepers, consider E. fortunei &#8216;<em><strong>Emerald Gold<\/strong><\/em>&#8216;, 30 to 40 cm high, with bright green foliage edged with bright yellow; <em><strong>Emerald Gaiety&#8217; and &#8216;Emerald&#8217;n Gold<\/strong><\/em>&#8216;, similar to the previous one but with silvery creamy white foliage, turning pink in winter; &#8216;<em><strong>Harlequin<\/strong><\/em>&#8216;, 20 to 30 cm high by 60 cm wide, with bluish green foliage spotted with creamy white; and &#8216;<em><strong>Sunspot<\/strong><\/em>&#8216;, 30 to 40 cm high by 60 cm diameter, with green leaves spotted with light yellow.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The japonicus species provides medium to large euonymus plants: the most classic, <em><strong>E. japonicus<\/strong><\/em>, 3 to 5 m tall, with green foliage, used in hedges; &#8216;<em><strong>Pr\u00e9sident Gauthier<\/strong><\/em>&#8216;, 2 to 3 m tall, with light green leaves largely edged with creamy white; &#8216;<em><strong>Aureomarginatus<\/strong><\/em>&#8216;, identical to the previous one but with golden yellow variegation, used more in beds.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In pots, grow <em><strong>E. japonica Compacta<\/strong><\/em>&#8216;, green, with dense vegetation, which you will maintain by some superficial pruning with hand shears, and <em><strong>E. japonica &#8216;Microphyllus<\/strong><\/em>&#8216;, with small green leaves, especially for small pots and in window boxes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_a_nutshell\"><\/span>In a nutshell<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Euonymus genus includes a wide variety of garden plants that require little maintenance. A portion of them are evergreen and thrive with proper sun exposure, fertilizer, and occasional pruning. They can be used in a variety of settings, from front lawns to woodland gardens. The diversity of Euonymus plants makes them a prime candidate for any garden renovation because of their hardiness.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Euonymus is an important group of plants. To the old species used for decades, many improvements have been added. All of them have their foliage as an attraction; some of them attract attention because of their fruits. 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