Euonymus fortunei 'Harlequin' standard (White-variegated spindle tree) — H90 cm | Pot Ø19 cm
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Frequently asked questions
What should I do with branches that revert entirely to green? Cut them at the base as soon as they appear, as 'Harlequin' reverts more easily than other euonymus varieties.
How many times a year should I prune a Harlequin? One pruning in May is enough, as its slow growth does not warrant the two annual prunings required by other cultivars.
Shipping & packaging
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- Delivery in 2 to 5 working days
- Eco-friendly packaging: recyclable boxes and biodegradable materials
- Special protection so your plant arrives in perfect condition
- Tracking link sent by email as soon as your parcel ships
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CARE TIPS ON ARRIVAL
To help your plant settle in for the long term:
- Unpack your plant immediately and inspect it
- Let it acclimatize for 24-48h in a bright spot out of direct sunlight
- Check the soil moisture before watering (dry surface = light watering)
- Wait 2-3 weeks before repotting, if needed
- Keep it away from heat sources and drafts
- Gently wipe the leaves to remove dust
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🎭 Irregular white marbling • 🤍 Almost entirely white young shoots • 🌿 Evergreen all year round • 🌳 Trained on a stem • ☀️ Sun to partial shade • ❄️ Hardy down to -20 °C
Euonymus fortunei 'Harlequin' stands out with its splashed variegation: the creamy white is not limited to an edge but irregularly spreads across the leaf blade, with each leaf creating a different pattern. Native to Japan, it is the lightest-colored of the evergreen terrace shrubs.
Its distinctive feature is its young shoots: they emerge almost entirely white, then become marbled with green as they grow. The crown therefore always displays two layers, pale tips and a greener center, giving it depth.
Which standard Euonymus should you choose?
Three cultivars trained on a stem, with very different variegation:
- 'Harlequin' (this plant) — irregular creamy-white marbling, almost white young shoots. The most contrasting version.
- 'Emerald Gaiety' — green edged with creamy white, pinkish highlights in winter (H90 cm | Pot Ø19 cm). The brightest version.
- 'Emerald 'n' Gold' — green edged with golden yellow, red tones in winter (H90 cm | Pot Ø19 cm). The warmest version.
Light & location
The high proportion of white makes this cultivar less vigorous than other euonymus: areas without chlorophyll do not participate in photosynthesis. Good light is therefore more important here than elsewhere.
- Exposure: sun to partial shade — choose a bright position, as the white variegation limits growth.
- Location: terrace, entrance, pathway, balcony — particularly effective in a dark corner that it brightens.
- Hardiness in a pot: down to -20 °C.
- Soil type: ordinary and well-drained — Euonymus adapts to almost all substrates.
It is the slowest-growing of the three euonymuses in the catalog: its broad white areas naturally reduce its vigor, which also limits the need for pruning.
Watering & care
Euonymus is one of the most tolerant shrubs in the catalog. A well-draining growing medium is sufficient for growing it in a pot, and the foliage always signals a problem before it worsens.
- Watering: moderate — once or twice a week in summer for this pot volume, and much less in winter.
- Drainage: essential — never leave water standing in the saucer.
- Pruning: once a year in May is sufficient, as growth is slower than in other euonymuses.
- Green shoots: remove those that return entirely green, as they are much more vigorous and quickly overtake the variegation.
- Suckers: remove shoots that appear along the trunk, as they ruin the standard form.
- Fertilizer: fertilizer for shrubs once at the beginning of spring.
'Harlequin' reverts more easily than other euonymuses: monitoring green shoots is especially important here.
Decorating ideas & plant combinations
It is the lightest of the evergreens in the catalog: on a terrace, it creates an almost white mass that brightens a dark corner all year round.
- For a trio of Euonymus, line it up with 'Emerald Gaiety' and 'Emerald 'n' Gold' — the same growth habit, with three complementary variegations.
- For maximum contrast, place an 'Etna' cherry laurel next to it — the solid deep green makes the marbled white stand out.
- For a light duo, add a Eucalyptus 'Azura' — marbled white and blue-gray create an unusual cool palette outdoors.
- To frame an entrance, place two identical plants on either side of the door, in matching containers — symmetry works all year round with an evergreen.
In front of a dark wall or an evergreen hedge, the white marbling creates a bright effect that no flowering can replace in winter.
Verdeia tips
- Keep a close eye on green shoots: 'Harlequin' reverts more easily than other spindle trees. A branch that has reverted entirely to green is much more vigorous than the rest and can dominate the crown within one season if it is not cut at its base.
- Place it in a bright position: its broad white areas do not produce energy. Unlike classic spindle trees, it genuinely suffers in a position that is too dark, where its growth almost stops.
- Prune sparingly: its slow growth means that one annual pruning, in May, is sufficient. Cutting it back more heavily weakens it without improving its shape.
Technical characteristics
- Botanical name: Euonymus fortunei 'Harlequin'
- Common name: White variegated spindle tree
- Family: Celastraceae
- Origin: Japan
- Delivery dimensions: H90 cm | Pot Ø19 cm
- Habit: trained as a standard, compact crown
- Mature height: 1 to 1.50 meters in a pot
- Exposure: sun to partial shade, a bright position recommended
- Watering: moderate, allow the substrate to dry between waterings
- Soil type: ordinary and well-draining
- Hardiness: down to -20 °C
- Growth: slow, one pruning per year is sufficient
- Foliage: evergreen, small leaves marbled with creamy white, young shoots almost entirely white
- Care: easy
- Toxicity: toxic if ingested; fruits and leaves are affected
- Decorative style: Classic / Bright / Terrace
Each plant is unique: the distribution of white and green differs on every leaf and from one plant to another, with no marbling pattern being reproducible.
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Will the plant look exactly like the photo?
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What should I do when my plant arrives?
Open your package as soon as you receive it and carefully remove the plant from its packaging. Let it acclimate for 24 hours in its new environment before watering. If it has been slightly stressed during transport, it will recover its shape after one or two days in the light.
What should I do if my plant arrives damaged?
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Can I return a plant?
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