Euonymus fortunei

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Euonymus fortunei

Wintercreeper

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor Photographer:

Description

Euonymus fortunei is an evergreen vine or shrub. If this plant is used as a shrub, its branches will trail and sometimes root; if allowed to climb, it will form a spreading mass to 20' or more. Rich, deep green leaves are 1"-2.5" long, with scalloped-toothed edges. The flowers are inconspicuous.

Plant Type

Shrub, Vine

Height Range

3-6'

Flower Color

n/a

Flower Season

n/a

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half, Shade

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained, Moist

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Formal, Japanese, Meadow, Seascape, Woodland

Accenting Features

n/a

Seasonal Interest

n/a

Location Uses

Walls / Fences

Special Uses

Screen, Fire Resistant

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Consider replacing some lawn areas with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.

Good candidates for removal are portions of large lawns, areas where no one uses the grass, patches that don't grow well, or spaces too small to water without overspray.