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Euonymus fortunei Gold Tip

Gold Tip Euonymus (Gold Tip Wintercreeper): Patent COPF

Rich, dark green foliage with strong splashes of gold forms an irregular mound. The foliage maintains its gold colour even in full shade.

  • »  Inconspicuous, green flowers
  • »  Berries produced in June split in the fall to reveal orange seeds
  • »  Glossy, medium green leaves with gold margins turn bronzish in the fall
  • »  Mounding, spreading habit
  • »  Will climb if supplied with a structure
  • »  Bloom Time: Spring

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Exposure
• Full Shade
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
Growth Rate
• Medium
Attributes
• Drought Tolerant
• Evergreen
• Fall Color
• Juglan Tolerant
Flowering Time
• Spring
Habit
• Mounding
• Upright
Foliage Color
• Golden
• Green (dark)
• Variegated
• Yellow
Landscape uses
• Foundation planting
• Specimen
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Euonymus fortunei 'Gold Tip'

Euonymus can tolerate a range of soils and conditions, but have no tolerance for standing water. 'Gold Tip' requires some sun to keep the edges of the leaves gold. Young plants can benefit from protection (burlap wrap) against drying, winter winds in an exposed location.