Plant Type

Broadleaf Evergreen, Shrub, Vine

 

Height Range

3-6'

 

Flower Color

n/a

 

Flower Season

n/a

 

Leaf Color

Dark Green, White, Variegated

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

 

Water

Medium

 

Growth Rate

Fast, Moderate

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky

 

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained, Moist

 

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral, Basic

 

Adverse Factors

Invasive

Design Styles

Formal, Japanese, Tropical, Woodland

 

Accenting Features

Unusual Foliage

 

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

 

Location Uses

Entry, Perennial Border, Shrub Border, Foundation, Walls / Fences

 

Special Uses

Cascade, Hedge, Small Spaces

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Emerald Gaiety is a little shrub with deep green leaves edged in white. Excellent as a spot of brightness in a shrub border, and offers a little evergreen interest in perennial borders. This E. fortunei has an erect, dense habit, and grows about 4 to 5 feet tall and 3 or so feet wide. Like other fortunei, it will climb if given support, though I think of it more as a shrub than a vine.

Not particular of soil type, except not tolerant of wet or boggy soils. Grows in full sun to full shade, and the less sun, the less water it needs. A good plant for dry shade areas. However, prolonged periods of drought can cause stress and increase susceptibility to white fly, scale, and aphids, so periodic irrigation is recommended. Do not use in riparian corridor areas as it can become invasive.