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Euonymus fortunei 'Moonshadow'

Family Celastraceae
Plant Type broadleaf evergreen
Zone USDA:   5a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level
Height 30 - 90 cm (1 - 3 ft)
Spread 0.9 - 1.2 m (3 - 4 ft)
Light full sun to shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The broadleaf evergreen Euonymus fortunei 'Moonshadow' bears pastel yellow blooms during early summer to mid-summer. The glossy foliage is variegated, deep green and light brown in colour, medium in texture and evergreen. Euonymus fortunei 'Moonshadow' has cork-like bark.
Typical Uses Alpine or rock garden, border, container, edging, ground cover and foundation.
Special Characteristics Euonymus fortunei 'Moonshadow' tolerates compacted soil and pollution.
Cautions The growth rate of Euonymus fortunei 'Moonshadow' is fast and you should plan for this in your garden design and layout. Depending upon your local conditions, Euonymus fortunei 'Moonshadow' may be invasive.