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‘Aureomarginatus’ is a bold evergreen shrub celebrated for its glossy green leaves edged with bright golden-yellow. Its striking foliage provides year-round colour and structure, making it an excellent choice for hedging, borders, or as a feature plant in containers. Hardy and adaptable, it performs well in a variety of garden conditions.
Key Features:
- Glossy green leaves with golden-yellow margins.
- Compact, upright habit ideal for hedges, borders, or container planting.
- Evergreen foliage offers year-round interest.
- Tolerant of urban conditions and general garden stresses.
Care Tips:
- Position: Full sun to partial shade; brighter light enhances the golden leaf margins.
- Soil: Well-drained soil; adaptable to most soil types.
- Pruning: Light trimming in spring or summer to maintain shape and encourage dense growth.
Plant Details
| Mature Height | 150–200 cm |
|---|---|
| Mature Spread | 100–150 cm |
Plant Highlights
- Coastal Tolerance: Highly tolerant of salt-laden air, making it ideal for coastal gardens.
Growing & care
- Plant type
- shrub
- Position & light
- Full sun· Partial shade· Coastal
- Watering
- moderate
- Soil & drainage
- Well drained
- Mature size
- 2.0m high· 1.5m wide
- Foliage
- evergreen
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