Euonymus fortunei 'Moonshadow'
Best vibrant foliage for year round garden interest.
Euonymus fortunei 'Moonshadow', commonly known as Box Leaf Euonymus, is a low-growing, dense evergreen shrub. It features oval, serrated leaves with a striking yellow center and glossy green edges, adding a variegated touch to the landscape. This adaptable plant tolerates a variety of soils and conditions, making it a versatile choice for ground cover. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and is known for its drought-tolerant nature once established. The mature size is typically 1-2 feet in height and spread.
$26.50
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Price vs Category Average
-33%
Below average
Mature Size
12
/ - feet tall & wide
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking continuous visual interest and winter garden cheer.
- Homeowners needing flexible plants for diverse garden applications and styles.
- Busy individuals or novice gardeners desiring resilient, fuss-free landscape additions.
Who should skip it
- Ecologically minded gardeners or those with small, contained garden spaces.
- Gardeners with predominantly shady sites expecting maximum foliage vibrancy.
- Organic gardeners or those in humid regions preferring pest-free plants.
Performance breakdown
Visual Impact
Variegated foliage provides a high-contrast pop for dull landscape corners.
Maintenance Ease
Low-growing habit requires minimal pruning to maintain a tidy shape.
Environmental Adaptability
Thrives across diverse soil types and varying light exposure levels.
Drought Resilience
Establishes quickly to handle dry spells with very little supplemental water.
Hardiness
Reliable evergreen performance even in temperatures dipping to negative twenty.
Ground Cover Utility
Dense growth effectively suppresses weeds while filling in garden beds.
Key Specs
Mature Size
1-2 feet tall & wide
Minimum temperature
-20° F
Drought-tolerant
Evergreen
Ground cover
Intermittent water
Scant water
Sun or part shade
Features
- Striking variegated foliage with yellow center and green edges
- Low, dense evergreen growth habit
- Tolerant of various soils and conditions
- Drought-tolerant once established
- Suitable for full sun to partial shade
- Ideal for ground cover applications
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the exceptional quality and robust health of the 'Moonshadow' Euonymus upon arrival. Many highlight its reliable growth and vibrant foliage, noting how well it establishes in various garden settings. The plant's vigor and striking appearance are frequently mentioned, contributing to a highly satisfying gardening experience. Enthusiasts appreciate the careful packaging and the plant's ability to thrive, reflecting Dancing Oaks Nursery's commitment to delivering superior specimens. This cultivar proves to be a dependable choice for adding year round interest.
Know before you buy
This is a compact, low-growing shrub that typically reaches a mature height and spread of 1 to 2 feet. Its dense habit makes it an excellent choice for filling in small spaces or acting as a low-profile ground cover.
While 'Moonshadow' thrives in both full sun and partial shade, it generally produces the most vibrant yellow centers when grown in brighter light. In deep shade, the yellow tones may become more muted.
Yes, once the root system is well-established, it is quite drought-tolerant. However, you should provide regular water during its first growing season to help it settle into your landscape.
It is a hardy evergreen capable of withstanding temperatures as low as -20° F. Its ability to retain foliage throughout the winter makes it a reliable choice for year-round color in colder climates.
Absolutely. Its dense, spreading growth habit and tolerance for various soil types make it an effective option for erosion control and covering slopes where you want a low-maintenance, evergreen presence.
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