Euonymus jap. 'Aureomarginatus'

Euonymus japonicus aureomarginatus, this cultivar is a small to medium-sized evergreen cardinal hat with an upright, bushy shape. The leaves are glossy, leathery, medium green with a golden yellow edge. This cardinal's hat blooms in July and August with inconspicuous green-yellow flowers. Euonymus japonicus aureomarginatus is reasonably hardy, does well in any type of soil and grows in both full sun and partial shade, although the variegated color is most beautiful in full sun. It can withstand pruning well, is air pollution tolerant and also resistant to sea wind and can be used as a coastal plant.