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  • EUONYMUS fortunei 'Sunspot'
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    EUONYMUS fortunei 'Sunspot'

    Commonly known as Evergreen bittersweet, Spindle tree

    Excellent ground covering form with dark green leaves splashed bright gold
     
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    • Good to know
      Species introduced into the UK in 1860 by Robert Fortune (Scottish plant-hunter). Will climb vigorously if supported, against a wall or through a tree
    • Pests & Diseases
      Caterpillars, vine weevil, scale insects, powdery mildew, leaf spot.
    • Place of origin
      Garden origin.
    • Evergreen
      Oval, toothed, thinly leathery leaves usually to about 5cm (2in) long
    • Suitable for small gardens
    • Fully hardy
    • Gold variegated
    • Crenate
    • Height
      1m (39in)
    • Spread
      1m (39in)
    • Medium shrub
      Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
      Dense, mound-forming shrub
    • Pruning group 5
      Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs that require minimal pruning.
      Action: Trim or lightly cut back shoots that spoil symmetry. Deadhead regularly.
      When: Annually after flowering.

    • Hardy - cold winter
      Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)
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    • Fertile well drained soil
    • Full sun
      Shelter from cold, drying winds.
    • Partial shade
    • harmful if eaten
      People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents
    • Rabbit Resistant
    • Mature Size
      1m (39in)
      Medium Shrub - guide for size not form Watering Can
        1m (39in)
       
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