‘Emerald Gaiety’ is a variegated evergreen shrub with green and white leaves, featuring a spreading habit that typically reaches a height of 2 to 4 feet and a width of 3 to 5 feet. This cultivar is frequently used for ground cover or as a low hedge due to its adaptable nature, thriving in various soil types and tolerating both sun and partial shade.
‘Emerald ‘n Gold’ is another variegated evergreen shrub, displaying green and gold-yellow leaves. It has a spreading habit with a typical height of 2 to 4 feet and a width of 3 to 5 feet. Often employed for ground cover, ‘Emerald ‘n Gold’ is known for its adaptability to different soil types and its ability to tolerate varying light conditions.
‘Coloratus’ is a non-variegated evergreen shrub with deep green foliage, characterized by a dense, spreading growth habit. This cultivar is commonly used as a ground cover or low hedge and typically reaches a height of 2 to 3 feet with a similar spread. ‘Coloratus’ is adaptable to different soil types and can thrive in full sun to partial shade.
Height: 3′ – 4′ (dwarf varieties are smaller)
Width: 4′ – 6′
Watering and soil: Moist, well drained.
Exposure: Full sun to part shade.
Varieties: Sarcoxie, Emerald Gaiety, Emerald ‘N Gold, Gold Splash, Coloratus.