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Description
Euonymus Fortunei Canadale Gold is an evergreen shrub that is native to China, Japan, and Korea. It is a popular landscaping plant because of its attractive foliage and ease of care. This plant is a member of the Celastraceae family and is also known as wintercreeper.
Taxonomic Information
| Domain | Eukaryota |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Spermatophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Celastrales |
| Family | Celastraceae |
| Genus | Euonymus |
Appearance
Euonymus Fortunei Canadale Gold has glossy green and yellow variegated foliage that turns pink in the winter. The leaves are oval-shaped and measure about 2-4 inches long. This plant can grow up to 6 feet tall and 8 feet wide but can also be pruned to maintain a smaller size. It produces small, inconspicuous flowers in the summer and small pink fruit in the fall.
Care Guide
Euonymus Fortunei Canadale Gold is a low-maintenance plant that can thrive in a variety of conditions. Here are some tips for caring for this plant:- Water: This plant prefers well-draining soil and should be watered regularly, especially during dry periods.- Fertilization: Fertilize this plant in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.- Soil: This plant can grow in a variety of soil types, but prefers moist, well-draining soil.- Sunlight: This plant can tolerate full sun to partial shade.- Hardiness Zones: This plant can grow in USDA Hardiness Zones 5-9.
Common Pests & Diseases
Euonymus Fortunei Canadale Gold is relatively pest and disease resistant. However, it can be susceptible to scale insects and powdery mildew. Scale insects can be treated with insecticidal soap or horticultural oil, while powdery mildew can be treated with a fungicide.
Habitat
Euonymus Fortunei Canadale Gold is native to China, Japan, and Korea, but can now be found in many parts of the world. It can grow in a variety of habitats, including forests, rocky slopes, and riverbanks.
Question and Answer
Q: How often should I water Euonymus Fortunei Canadale Gold?
A: This plant prefers well-draining soil and should be watered regularly, especially during dry periods.
Q: Can Euonymus Fortunei Canadale Gold grow in full sun?
A: Yes, this plant can tolerate full sun to partial shade.
Q: How tall can Euonymus Fortunei Canadale Gold grow?
A: This plant can grow up to 6 feet tall and 8 feet wide but can also be pruned to maintain a smaller size.
Q: Is Euonymus Fortunei Canadale Gold a good landscaping plant?
A: Yes, Euonymus Fortunei Canadale Gold is a popular landscaping plant because of its attractive foliage and ease of care.
Related Plants
– Euonymus fortunei ‘Coloratus’- Euonymus fortunei ‘Emerald Gaiety’- Euonymus fortunei ‘Silver Queen’- Euonymus japonicus ‘Aureo-marginatus’- Euonymus alatus ‘Compactus’
References
– “Euonymus Fortunei Canadale Gold.” Missouri Botanical Garden, www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=c440.- “Euonymus Fortunei Canadale Gold.” Fine Gardening, 5 Mar. 2021, www.finegardening.com/plant/euonymus-fortunei-canadale-gold.
