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Golden Variegated Japanese Spindle Hedging Plants - Euonymus Japonicus Elegant Aureus

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Euonymus Japonicus 'Elegant Aureus' is a vibrant, evergreen shrub with variegated golden-yellow and green foliage. Perfect for hedging, decorative borders, or privacy screens, it offers a unique, year-round colour display and requires minimal care.

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Pot Grown (9 sizes)

Golden Variegated Japanese Spindle Hedging Plants - Euonymus Japonicus Elegant Aureus – 15-30cm, Pot Grown

15-30cm Β· Pot Grown

5% off5–9 plantsΒ£8.36 each
10% off10–19 plantsΒ£7.92 each
15% off20–49 plantsΒ£7.48 each
20% off50–99 plantsΒ£7.04 each
25% off100+ plantsΒ£6.60 each
Current price Β£8.79each

Golden Variegated Japanese Spindle Hedging Plants - Euonymus Japonicus Elegant Aureus – 15-30cm, Pot Grown

15-30cm

Β£8.79 each

Golden Variegated Japanese Spindle Hedging Plants - Euonymus Japonicus Elegant Aureus – 30-50cm, Pot Grown

30-50cm Β· Pot Grown

5% off5–9 plantsΒ£13.11 each
10% off10–19 plantsΒ£12.42 each
15% off20–49 plantsΒ£11.73 each
20% off50–99 plantsΒ£11.04 each
25% off100+ plantsΒ£10.35 each
Current price Β£13.79each

Golden Variegated Japanese Spindle Hedging Plants - Euonymus Japonicus Elegant Aureus – 30-50cm, Pot Grown

30-50cm

Β£13.79 each

Golden Variegated Japanese Spindle Hedging Plants - Euonymus Japonicus Elegant Aureus – 50-70cm, Pot Grown

50-70cm Β· Pot Grown

5% off5–9 plantsΒ£16.91 each
10% off10–19 plantsΒ£16.02 each
15% off20–49 plantsΒ£15.13 each
20% off50–99 plantsΒ£14.24 each
25% off100+ plantsΒ£13.35 each
Current price Β£17.79each

Golden Variegated Japanese Spindle Hedging Plants - Euonymus Japonicus Elegant Aureus – 50-70cm, Pot Grown

50-70cm

Β£17.79 each

Golden Variegated Japanese Spindle Hedging Plants - Euonymus Japonicus Elegant Aureus – 70-90cm, Pot Grown

70-90cm Β· Pot Grown

5% off5–9 plantsΒ£34.01 each
10% off10–19 plantsΒ£32.22 each
15% off20–49 plantsΒ£30.43 each
20% off50–99 plantsΒ£28.64 each
25% off100+ plantsΒ£26.85 each
Current price Β£35.79each

Golden Variegated Japanese Spindle Hedging Plants - Euonymus Japonicus Elegant Aureus – 70-90cm, Pot Grown

70-90cm

Β£35.79 each

Golden Variegated Japanese Spindle Hedging Plants - Euonymus Japonicus Elegant Aureus – 90-110cm, Pot Grown

90-110cm Β· Pot Grown

5% off5–9 plantsΒ£60.61 each
10% off10–19 plantsΒ£57.42 each
15% off20–49 plantsΒ£54.23 each
20% off50–99 plantsΒ£51.04 each
25% off100+ plantsΒ£47.85 each
Current price Β£63.79each

Golden Variegated Japanese Spindle Hedging Plants - Euonymus Japonicus Elegant Aureus – 90-110cm, Pot Grown

90-110cm

Β£63.79 each

Golden Variegated Japanese Spindle Hedging Plants - Euonymus Japonicus Elegant Aureus – 110-130cm, Pot Grown

110-130cm Β· Pot Grown

5% off5–9 plantsΒ£114.76 each
10% off10–19 plantsΒ£108.72 each
15% off20–49 plantsΒ£102.68 each
20% off50–99 plantsΒ£96.64 each
25% off100+ plantsΒ£90.60 each
Current price Β£120.79each

Golden Variegated Japanese Spindle Hedging Plants - Euonymus Japonicus Elegant Aureus – 110-130cm, Pot Grown

110-130cm

Β£120.79 each

Golden Variegated Japanese Spindle Hedging Plants - Euonymus Japonicus Elegant Aureus – 130-150cm, Pot Grown

130-150cm Β· Pot Grown

5% off5–9 plantsΒ£183.16 each
10% off10–19 plantsΒ£173.52 each
15% off20–49 plantsΒ£163.88 each
20% off50–99 plantsΒ£154.24 each
25% off100+ plantsΒ£144.60 each
Current price Β£192.79each

Golden Variegated Japanese Spindle Hedging Plants - Euonymus Japonicus Elegant Aureus – 130-150cm, Pot Grown

130-150cm

Β£192.79 each

Golden Variegated Japanese Spindle Hedging Plants - Euonymus Japonicus Elegant Aureus – 150-170cm, Pot Grown

150-170cm Β· Pot Grown

5% off5–9 plantsΒ£237.31 each
10% off10–19 plantsΒ£224.82 each
15% off20–49 plantsΒ£212.33 each
20% off50–99 plantsΒ£199.84 each
25% off100+ plantsΒ£187.35 each
Current price Β£249.79each

Golden Variegated Japanese Spindle Hedging Plants - Euonymus Japonicus Elegant Aureus – 150-170cm, Pot Grown

150-170cm

Β£249.79 each

Golden Variegated Japanese Spindle Hedging Plants - Euonymus Japonicus Elegant Aureus – 170-200cm, Pot Grown

170-200cm Β· Pot Grown

5% off5–9 plantsΒ£474.81 each
10% off10–19 plantsΒ£449.82 each
15% off20–49 plantsΒ£424.83 each
20% off50–99 plantsΒ£399.84 each
25% off100+ plantsΒ£374.85 each
Current price Β£499.79each

Golden Variegated Japanese Spindle Hedging Plants - Euonymus Japonicus Elegant Aureus – 170-200cm, Pot Grown

170-200cm

Β£499.79 each

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Full Description

Euonymus Japonicus 'Elegant Aureus' is a vibrant, evergreen shrub with variegated golden-yellow and green foliage. Perfect for hedging, decorative borders, or privacy screens, it offers a unique, year-round colour display and requires minimal care.

Euonymus Japonicus 'Elegant Aureus' Hedging Plants

Euonymus Japonicus 'Elegant Aureus', commonly known as Elegant Gold Spindle, is a striking evergreen shrub that offers a unique combination of vibrant, variegated golden-yellow and green foliage. This visually appealing plant is perfect for creating colourful hedges, privacy screens, or ornamental borders. Its bright foliage brings year-round interest, making it an ideal choice for gardeners looking to add structure, colour, and texture to their landscape with minimal maintenance.
Features of Euonymus Japonicus 'Elegant Aureus'
'Elegant Aureus' is recognised for its eye-catching, variegated leaves that feature rich green centres bordered by bright yellow edges. It grows at a moderate rate of 20 to 40 centimetres per year, forming a dense, bushy hedge when planted closely together. Its compact size and slow to moderate growth make it perfect for smaller gardens or defined spaces. In late spring to early summer, it produces small, inconspicuous flowers, which add a subtle seasonal touch.
Why Choose Euonymus Japonicus 'Elegant Aureus' for Hedging?
This variety is a fantastic choice for adding vibrant colour and structure to your garden. Its dense foliage provides privacy, wind protection, and noise reduction, while its bright, variegated leaves ensure a unique, year-round display. It is a low-maintenance plant that is perfect for both formal and informal gardens and can be easily pruned to maintain a neat, tidy appearance.
Benefits for Nature
Although the flowers are small and not highly showy, Euonymus Japonicus 'Elegant Aureus' still provides important ecological benefits. The foliage offers shelter for small birds and insects. Additionally, its resilience and adaptability make it an excellent choice for supporting wildlife in urban environments.
Landscaping and Design Uses
Euonymus Japonicus 'Elegant Aureus' works well in a variety of garden styles. It is ideal for creating colourful hedges, low borders, or decorative screens. Its bright yellow-green variegated foliage adds an eye-catching touch to mixed planting schemes, and its compact form makes it suitable for smaller gardens or tight spaces. It can be shaped easily for formal hedging or left to grow naturally for a more relaxed appearance.
Growing Conditions
This plant thrives in well-drained soils, including sandy, loamy, and chalky types. It prefers full sun to partial shade, and is adaptable to a variety of garden environments, including urban gardens. Once established, Euonymus Japonicus 'Elegant Aureus' is drought-tolerant and requires minimal care, making it a low-maintenance plant option for any gardener.
Fun Fact
The striking golden-yellow margins of its leaves are what give 'Elegant Aureus' its name, making it a standout plant in any garden, especially in winter when it provides a bright contrast against darker plants.
Summary
Euonymus Japonicus 'Elegant Aureus' is a vibrant, evergreen shrub with variegated golden-yellow and green foliage. Perfect for hedging, decorative borders, or privacy screens, it offers a unique, year-round colour display and requires minimal care.
Disclaimer
Euonymus Japonicus 'Elegant Aureus' plants may vary in appearance depending on the season and maturity. Regular pruning helps maintain a neat shape and encourage healthy growth.
Planting and care

Planting information by size and root type:
Pot Grown β€” 15-30cm, 30-50cm, 50-70cm, 70-90cm: For forming a hedgerow it is recommended you plant 3-6 plants of this size per linear meter.
Pot Grown β€” 90-110cm, 110-130cm, 130-150cm: For forming a hedgerow it is recommended you plant 2-4 plants of this size per linear meter.
Pot Grown β€” 150-170cm, 170-200cm: For forming a hedgerow it is recommended you plant 1-3 plants of this size per linear meter.

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Pot Grown β€” 15-30cm, 30-50cm, 50-70cm: Box Delivery
Pot Grown β€” 70-90cm, 90-110cm, 110-130cm, 150-170cm, 130-150cm, 170-200cm: Pallet Delivery

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Important information

Do not eat any part of spindle, especially the colourful fruit and seeds. Keep fallen fruit and clippings away from children and animals; substantial ingestion can cause serious illness.

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