Euonymus japonicus

Euonymus japonicus is a very popular hedging shrub because it provides year round foliage and is well suited to all conditions (including cold, windy, coastal, exposed) and all soils (all but the wettest). The leaves are broad and oval with dark green centres, fading to light green and then with bright yellow margins. Young leaves are generally golden yellow. It provides the best variegation when grown in full sun but will also does fine in partial shade.