Euonymus japonicus Goldbolwi Exstase - Japanese Spindle

The Euonymus japonicus 'Goldbolwi' EXSTASE is a bright and dynamic variety of Japanese Spindle with evergreen foliage variegated with yellow. Its highly colourful leaves are large, and the plant forms a compact, upright clump. It brings life to the garden throughout the year, even in winter. This bush can be planted as a border, in a flower bed, as a low hedge, or in a pot. It can be grown in full sun, partial shade, or shade, in any type of soil, even chalky, as long as it remains moist.

The Japanese Spindle belongs to the Celastraceae family. As its name suggests, it is native to Japan, but it can also be found in China and Korea. In its natural habitat, this large bush grows on slopes, in open areas, at the edge of forests, and even by the sea, where it can reach a height of 8m and become a tree. It is hardy down to around -12°C and has a relatively slow growth rate. The 'Goldbolwi' cultivar, with its more compact development, is also distinguished by its relatively large leaves, green variegated with yellow. In our gardens, it will reach an average height of 80cm with a spread of 40cm. Its habit is naturally dense and bushy, with a rounded shape. Well-branched from the base, its upright branches bear dense foliage composed of glossy, leathery, and rigid leaves. They are oval-shaped, measuring 3 to 5cm in length, with finely toothed edges. The inconspicuous flowering occurs in May-June at the tips of the young shoots. Tiny greenish-white flowers with 4 petals are clustered together. They are pollinated by insects and are followed by the formation of small green fruits that turn pink and orange in autumn, hanging from the branches.

The Euonymus japonicus 'Goldbolwi' is valuable for creating small, evergreen hedges that can be left untrimmed or occasionally pruned, as well as for mass plantings as it is not demanding. It can also be used in the composition of shrub and perennial beds, creating contrasts with bronze fennels, barberries, or even bush or groundcover roses. Its variegated foliage enhances flower displays and looks stunning in partially shaded areas of the garden. Well-suited to coastal areas and urban gardens, the 'Goldbolwi' Japanese Spindle is used to create hedges along pathways. It also adapts well to container gardening, which can be placed on a patio or balcony.