Euonymus fortunei
Wintercreeper Euonymus

Euonymus fortunei - Summer Habit
 Family:
 Genus:
 Plant Type:
 Hardiness:
 Deciduous / Evergreen:
 Flowers:
Yellow (Not ornamentally important; spring)
 Foliage:
Green (Leathery evergreen foliage is dark green)
 Fruit:
Pink (Pinkish to reddish dehiscent fruit opening to reveal orange arils (the fleshy seed coats); not borne in high enough numbers to be attractive)
 Ultimate Height:
1 feet
 Ultimate Spread:
40 feet
 Light Requirements:
 Soil:
Adaptable to a wide range of soil types, but best in soil that is reasonably moist, but not constantly wet
 Range:
China
 Diagnostic Characteristics:
Opposite evergreen leaves (up to 1" long) with crenate-serrate margins and distinct veins. Many variegated forms.
 Special Characteristics:
  • Fast Growth Rate 228
  • Notable Texture 278
  • Groundcover 54
  • Wall Climber 14
  • Pest and/or Disease Resistant 98
  • Shade Tolerant 114

    • Additional Information

    Best in soil that is reasonably moist, either in full sun or shade, but not heavy wet soils. Can be used as a wall climber (possibly climbing up to 70') or groundcover. Subject to Euonymus Scale that can kill some plants, especially 'Vegetus' and 'Coloratus'. Can be controlled by proper spraying.

    44 Euonymus fortunei found

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