{"product_id":"euonymus-fortunei-harlequin-sur-tige","title":"Euonymus fortunei 'Harlequin' standard (white-variegated spindle tree) — H90 cm | Pot Ø19 cm","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"euonymus-harlequin\"\u003e\n\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e🎭 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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEuonymus fortunei 'Harlequin'\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003cstrong\u003eJapan\u003c\/strong\u003e, it is the lightest-coloured of the evergreen \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/mini-arbustes-vivaces-urbaines\"\u003eterrace shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eIts 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 centre, giving it depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"varietes-euonymus\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich Euonymus trained on a stem should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree cultivars trained on a stem, with very different variegation:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e'Harlequin'\u003c\/strong\u003e (this plant) — irregular creamy-white marbling, almost white young shoots. The most contrasting version.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/euonymus-fortunei-emerald-gaiety-sur-tige\"\u003e'Emerald Gaiety'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — green edged with creamy white, pinkish highlights in winter (H90 cm | Pot Ø19 cm). The brightest version.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/euonymus-fortunei-emerald-n-gold-sur-tige\"\u003e'Emerald 'n' Gold'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — green edged with golden yellow, red tones in winter (H90 cm | Pot Ø19 cm). The warmest version.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"exposition-emplacement\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExposure \u0026amp; location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sun to partial shade — choose a bright position, as the white variegation limits growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e terrace, entrance, pathway, balcony — particularly effective in a dark corner that it brightens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness in a pot:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -20 °C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e ordinary and well-drained — Euonymus adapts to almost all substrates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIt is the slowest-growing of the three euonymuses in the catalogue: its broad white areas naturally reduce its vigor, which also limits the need for pruning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEuonymus is one of the most tolerant shrubs in the catalogue. A \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/comprendre-substrats-terreau-billes-argile-perlite\"\u003ewell-draining growing medium\u003c\/a\u003e is sufficient for growing it in a pot, and the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/langage-des-plantes-decoder-signaux\"\u003efoliage always signals a problem before it worsens\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate — once or twice a week in summer for this pot volume, and much less in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrainage:\u003c\/strong\u003e essential — never leave water standing in the saucer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e once a year in May is sufficient, as growth is slower than in other euonymuses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreen shoots:\u003c\/strong\u003e remove those that return entirely green, as they are much more vigorous and quickly overtake the variegation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuckers:\u003c\/strong\u003e remove shoots that appear along the trunk, as they ruin the standard form.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e fertilizer for shrubs once at the beginning of spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003e'Harlequin' reverts more easily than other euonymuses: monitoring green shoots is especially important here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"associations-deco\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDecorating ideas \u0026amp; plant combinations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is the lightest of the evergreens in the catalogue: on a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/balcons-terrasses\"\u003eterrace\u003c\/a\u003e, it creates an almost white mass that brightens a dark corner all year round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a trio of Euonymus,\u003c\/strong\u003e line it up with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/euonymus-fortunei-emerald-gaiety-sur-tige\"\u003e'Emerald Gaiety'\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/euonymus-fortunei-emerald-n-gold-sur-tige\"\u003e'Emerald 'n' Gold'\u003c\/a\u003e — the same growth habit, with three complementary variegations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor maximum contrast,\u003c\/strong\u003e place a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/prunus-laurocerasus-etna-sur-tige\"\u003eCherry laurel 'Etna'\u003c\/a\u003e beside it — the solid deep green makes the marbled white stand out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a light duo,\u003c\/strong\u003e add an \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/eucalyptus-gunnii-azura-sur-tige\"\u003eEucalyptus 'Azura'\u003c\/a\u003e — marbled white and blue-grey create an unusual cool palette outdoors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo frame an entrance,\u003c\/strong\u003e place two identical plants on either side of the door, in \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/fibre-naturelle-rotin\"\u003ematching containers\u003c\/a\u003e — symmetry works all year round with an evergreen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIn front of a dark wall or an evergreen hedge, the white marbling creates a bright effect that no flowering can replace in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"tips\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeep a close eye on green shoots:\u003c\/strong\u003e '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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlace it in a bright position:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrune sparingly:\u003c\/strong\u003e its slow growth means that one annual pruning, in May, is sufficient. Cutting it back more heavily weakens it without improving its shape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eEuonymus fortunei\u003c\/em\u003e 'Harlequin'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e White variegated spindle tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Celastraceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e H90 cm | Pot Ø19 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHabit:\u003c\/strong\u003e trained on a stem, compact crown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 to 1.50 metres in a pot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sun to partial shade, a bright position recommended\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate, allow the substrate to dry between waterings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e ordinary and well-draining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -20 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/strong\u003e slow, one pruning per year is sufficient\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e evergreen, small leaves marbled with creamy white, young shoots almost entirely white\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e toxic if ingested; fruits and leaves are affected\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Classic \/ Bright \/ Terrace\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57278111351049,"sku":"48981","price":53.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/euonymus-fortunei-harlequin-sur-tige-fusain-panache-blanc-h90-cm-pot-oe19-cm-verdeia-8225264.jpg?v=1788893777","url":"https:\/\/verdeia.eu\/en\/products\/euonymus-fortunei-harlequin-standard","provider":"Verdeia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}