Euonymus Japonicus ‘Microphyllus Gold Thumb’ (Gold Thumb Japanese Euonymus)

Euonymus Japonicus ‘Microphyllus Gold Thumb’ (Gold Thumb Japanese Euonymus) is a compact evergreen shrub grown for its bright golden-green foliage and neat, naturally rounded habit. Its small glossy leaves provide year-round colour and structure, making it a strong choice for borders, edging, small hedges, containers, and formal garden designs. Plantmark lists Euonymus japonicus ‘Gold Thumb’ as a compact evergreen shrub with gold and green variegated foliage suited to low hedges, coastal landscapes, and containers.

This variety is ideal for customers wanting a tidy, low-maintenance plant that adds colour without relying on flowers. It responds well to trimming, works beautifully as a small clipped hedge or feature shrub, and performs best in full sun to part shade with well-drained soil. Australian Plants Online lists Gold Thumb at around 60cm high x 30cm wide, while other nursery listings may show it slightly larger depending on conditions, so it is best described as a compact shrub.