Euonymus
- There are lots of varieties of Euonymus most of which are easy to grow.
- It is a disease resistant shrub and few insects bother it.
- Some varieties have berries while others turn purple after the first fall frosts.
- The branches are a good filler in flowers arrangements for showing.
- It isn’t fussy about
 type as long as it’s well drained and it will grow in full or  .
- Emerald Gaiety is a hardy, broadleaf Euonymus with white-edged leaves.
- It is easy to grow from cuttings or layerings planted after the last frost has passed.
- It will reach about 12 to 18 inches high (25 to 37 cm) in Canada’s Zone 4 and higher in warmer temperatures.
- If its allowed to spread out it can be an effective ground cover up to 20 feet across (6.5 m).
- Pruning should be done in the spring before new shoots expand.
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