One of the most spectacular and attractive shrubs is considered to be plants of the euonymus family. The optimum height of the plant is ideal for use in landscaping.
Fortune eurald gold euonymus. Selection history and species description
The shrub of the euonymus family is low and at the peak of growth reaches only 20 centimeters, therefore it belongs to the class of dwarf ones. It has the name Euonymus fortunei Emerald Gold and is translated from Latin as "glorious tree." Leaves are flat, greenish yellow. The euonymus extends vertically. In winter, its hue changes from yellowish to pink. The birthplace of the bush is China and South Korea. It belongs to heat-loving species. It is strongly not recommended to plant it in regions with a high temperature difference.
Beresklet Emerald Gold
Variety variety is widespread in the countries of China, Korea, Japan and southern Russia. In total, the euonymus family has about 200 species.
The history of the bush is little known. This species of dwarf shrubs was introduced by Robert Fortune, a famous botanist from China in 1908. The plant received a name in honor of the one who managed to open it, and the second name Emerald Gold was given thanks to the emerald golden foliage.
When the euonymus shrub blooms
Eurald Gold euonymus in common people is called a dead bush. This name was given due to the fact that inconspicuous white inflorescences bloom on its stems, after which bright flattened balls of purple, almost red color are formed. The fruits are in the form of small capsules that ripen in September, but inconspicuous flowering occurs in late May, early June.
The size of an adult bush reaches a maximum of 30 centimeters, but the branches can curl up to 2 meters in height.
The use of euonymus in landscape design
Fortune’s euonymus in landscape design is used quite actively. It looks especially attractive in the decor of landscapes of urban buildings, personal plots, park areas and shops. The plant has many positive qualities:
- the bush is unpretentious in care;
- leaves retain a green appearance for a long time;
- in autumn, the bush acquires a pleasant reddish tint.
Cherry Mongolia
It is highly discouraged to plant next to the following flowers and plants:
- cherry magnolia;
- Isabella grapes;
- chestnuts.
Incompatibility in landscape design is that all these plants are united by the fact that they have a fairly active developed stem and the same pests settle on them.
Important! Especially impressive and expensive is the euonymus in landscape design when decorating a hedge and a personal garden.
Plant Care Recommendations
Caring for an evergreen euonymus is easy. The main rule is compliance with all conditions:
- suitable soil is the first thing you need to pay attention to. The fact is that the root of the shrub is almost on the surface and is very sensitive to diseases. Drainage and gentle loosening twice a week to enrich the root system with oxygen - the main thing with proper care;
- euonymus is prone to rapid root decay, which is why it is important to observe moderate but frequent watering. If the shrub has been growing for more than several years, then it is recommended to water it no more than 2 times a week;
Important! How much the bush will absorb moisture during the season depends on how quickly it wakes up after a winter cold.
- the groundcover spindle tree has the only weak point - sensitivity to lighting. It should be moderately intense, but without scorching sunlight, slightly darkened;
- It is required to feed the plant throughout the season with mineral fertilizers, and to do complex dressing in spring and autumn with compost fertilizer;
- trim the crown of the euonymus is necessary as needed. The more often this procedure is carried out, the more spectacular and more beautiful the shrub will look.
How to care for a plant in winter
Eurald Haiti euonymus is considered a fairly hardy plant. Any shrubbery can envy its winter hardiness. However, you should not neglect the shelter procedure. At temperatures below 25 degrees, it is necessary to cover the plant with dry foliage at a distance of 20 centimeters or with special material.
How to multiply euonymus
The euonymus Sunspot Fortune is easy to breed in a variety of ways. Reproduction by layering is quite simple, but it takes time. The roots of the plant are located close to the ground, precisely because of this, where the branch and the ground converge, a rooted layer is formed. It is an ideal breeding material.
The simplest vegetative method is cuttings. No special preliminary procedures are necessary before cutting. It is enough to carry out cutting of shoots annually and stimulate the soil. To breed varietal euonymus, you must:
- cut young cuttings from a young shoot 10-17 centimeters long;
- prepare the soil fertilized with compost fertilizer, plant the cuttings there and water it for a month until its own root system appears. If the root system does not begin to grow for a long time, at the next cuttings, e roots must be lowered into the substrate for a couple of hours;
- Then transfer to any suitable place in the open ground.
Important! Engaging in cuttings is necessary at the end of June or in July. Cutting a plant in autumn or spring is not recommended.
Shrubs quite easily propagated by dividing into bushes. The division scheme is as follows:
- the euonymus roots must be dug up and divided into several parts so that there are buds on the stems;
- treat the roots with charcoal;
- drop off to a new place.
There are some gardeners who like growing euonymus from seeds, but this procedure requires a lot of attention and effort.
Plant diseases and pests
The plant is quite resistant to various diseases. With timely care and proper watering, even root rot is not affected. However, if sores appear on the roots, it is necessary to urgently treat the plant with chemicals and make the necessary adjustments to the care. Perhaps reduce watering.
Common pest - apple moth
Less commonly, but the following diseases are found:
- scale shield;
- spider mite;
- aphid;
- apple moth.
Thus, the Fortune bush Emerald Gold is one of the most popular varietal species of euonymus. Thanks to its frost resistance and unpretentiousness, the shrub is a favorite plant among gardeners and landscape designers.
