Euonymus j. 'Micro. Aureovariegatus' - 20-25 CM C3

Description
The Japanese spindle 'Microphyllus Pulchellus' (Euonymus japonicus) is a compact small shrub with decorative, pink fruits. Before these appear, it produces light green, wheel-shaped flowers arranged in umbels from April to August. The Japanese spindle 'Microphyllus Pulchellus' also has egg-shaped, variegated yellow leaves. In a sunny to semi-shaded, sheltered position with well-drained, nutrient-rich, slightly acidic soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1 m and spreads to approx. 1 m.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Euonymus japonicus ‘Microphyllus Aureovariegatus’, Euonymus japonicus 'Pulchellus'.

Bulletpoints
* Fruit ornamentation

Leaves
The evergreen leaves of Japanese spindle 'Microphyllus Pulchellus' are variegated with yellow, ovate and serrated.

Growth
Japanese spindle 'Microphyllus Pulchellus' is a compact, small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 0.8–1 m and spreads to a width of approx. 0.8–1 m.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
Thinning pruning is recommended, in which only the shoots that are too dense are removed.

Flower
The pale green, wheel-shaped flowers of Japanese spindle 'Microphyllus Pulchellus' appear in umbels from April to August.

Fruit
The pink-coloured berries of Euonymus japonicus 'Microphyllus Pulchellus' are particularly decorative.

Use
Grave, rock garden, façade, border, small/front garden