Description
Euonymus ‘Emerald Green’ is a cultivar of Euonymus fortunei, is a popular evergreen shrub that is valued for its dense, glossy green foliage and is used as a hedge in formal gardens, often as a replacement for Buxus.
- Characteristics:
- Foliage: The shrub features small, opposite, oval-shaped leaves with a glossy, green colour with a bronze tone in older foliage. New foliage is lighter green.
- Growth Habit: ‘Emerald Green’ typically grows in a dense, upright reaching a height of about 75cm. It is evergreen and hardy
- Adaptability to New Zealand Climate:
- ‘Emerald Green’ is well-suited for New Zealand’s temperate climate, thriving in areas with mild temperatures and well-drained soil.
- The shrub is relatively hardy and can tolerate a range of soil conditions, making it adaptable to various regions within New Zealand.
- Landscaping Uses:
- Hedging: Euonymus ‘Emerald Green’ is commonly used for creating formal hedges due to its dense growth habit and evergreen foliage.
- Container Planting: ‘Emerald Green’ can also be grown in containers, adding greenery to patios, balconies, or other confined spaces.
- Maintenance:
- Pruning: Regular pruning can help maintain the desired shape and size of the shrub. It is amenable to shaping into formal hedges or topiaries.
Plants supplied are in 5cm pots and are generally 1 year in age.
