Euonymus japonicus ‘El Dorado’ - örökzöld cserje aranysárga lombbal
Euonymus japonicus ‘El Dorado’ is an ornamental variety of euonymus, highly valued for its golden foliage. It is a decorative shrub, with a compact shape and evergreen leaves, which adds color and brightness to the garden throughout the year.
🌿 Botanical characteristics:
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Full name: Euonymus japonicus ‘El Dorado’
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Family: Celastraceae
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Origin: East Asia (Japan)
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Form: Compact shrub, with moderate growth, ideal for hedges and borders
🌞 Growing conditions:
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Light: Full sun to partial shade; leaf color is more vivid in good light
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Soil: Fertile, well-drained, but also adaptable to poorer soils
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Watering: Moderate; drought-resistant once acclimated
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Temperature: Cold-hardy, down to about –18°C, suitable for gardens in Romania
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Care: Tolerates pruning and shaping, easy to maintain
✨ Why choose it:
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Decorative yellow-golden foliage, visible all year round
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Compact shrub, easy to shape
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Ideal for hedges, borders, flower beds, or large pots
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Resilient and adaptable, suitable for both modern and traditional gardens
⚠️ Note: In very cold areas, leaves may discolor in winter, but the shrub recovers in spring.
Height with pot included approx. 25-30 cm