Euonymus plant--Cordolt variety

Abstract

A new and distinct variety of Euonymus fortunei which is branch mutation of the Emerald Gaiety variety (i.e., U.S. Plant Pat. No. 1,960) is provided. The new variety possesses smaller leaves than the parent which are attractively variegated in color. More specifically, the mature leaves are deep green and have ivory margins giving the overall plant a silvery appearance when viewed from a distance. Unlike the parent the new variety exhibits a low and broad dense dwarf growth habit which renders it highly suited for use as a mounding ground cover.

I claim: 
     
       1. A new and distinct variety of Euonymus fortunei which is a branch mutation of the Emerald Gaiety variety, substantially as herein shown and described, characterized particularly as to novelty by the unique combination of: (a) a low and broad dense dwarf growth habit rendering the plant suitable for use as a mounding ground cover,   (b) smaller variegated leaves which when mature are deep green with ivory margins giving the overall plant an attractive silvery appearance when viewed from a distance,   (c) vigorous growth characteristics,   (d) the ability to thrive under a wide range of climatic conditions, and   (e) the ability to be sheared within prescribed limits or shaped to a specific form.