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Size and Shape: Standard Emerald Gaiety Euonymus is a medium-sized shrub that can grow up to 6-8 feet tall and 3-4 feet wide. It has a rounded shape with a dense, bushy habit.
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Leaves: The leaves of Standard Emerald Gaiety Euonymus are small, glossy, and oval-shaped, with a bright green center and a broad white margin. The white margin can vary in width and can be tinged with pink in winter.
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Flowers: The shrub produces small, inconspicuous, greenish-white flowers in early summer.
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Fruit: Standard Emerald Gaiety Euonymus produces small, showy, pink capsules that open to reveal bright orange-red berries in the fall. These berries are attractive to birds.
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Growth rate: This plant grows at a moderate rate of 6 to 12 inches per year.
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Hardy Zones: Standard Emerald Gaiety Euonymus is hardy in zones 5 to 9.
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Uses: This shrub is often used as a specimen plant or as a hedge. It is also suitable for container planting, rock gardens, or mixed borders.
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Maintenance: Standard Emerald Gaiety Euonymus is a low-maintenance plant that requires little pruning. However, it can benefit from occasional shaping to maintain its attractive form. It prefers well-draining soil and regular watering, especially during hot and dry periods.
