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    Euonymus fortunei 'Kewensis'

    Also Known As

    • Euonymus kewsensis
    • Euonymus radicans 'Kewensis'
    • Dwarf Wintercreeper
    • Wintercreeper Euonymus

    Plant type

    groundcover, vine

    size

    • H: 2"-4"
    • W: 1'-4'

    planting zones

    • 5a-10b

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    Euonymus fortunei 'Kewensis' plant details

    Euonymus fortunei 'Kewensis' is a broadleaf evergreen groundcover vine with green foliage. In spring and summer flowers emerge followed by red and white fruit. Grows well with sun - shade and regular - occasional water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in alkaline, average, clay, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Euonymus fortunei 'Kewensis'

    Plant type: groundcover vine
    Plant family: celastraceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 1 FT - 4 FT - wide, 2 IN - 4 IN - tall
    Uses: cascading, container plant, easy-to-grow, mounding, naturalizing, rock garden, spreading, trailing, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Euonymus fortunei 'Kewensis'

    USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - shade
    Watering frequency: regular - occasional
    Resistant to: heat and humidity
    Soil needs: alkaline, average, clay, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Superb tiny leafed, delicate looking ground cover…jewel tones of deep green on plants 2-4" tall, spreading to 4' (or more over time). Grows in any soil, even heavy clay. Takes any exposure from full sun to deep shade! I'd call that adaptable wouldn't you? This is a hard to find selection that is actually very easy to grow, creates a lovely, evergreen carpet on slopes, cascades over walls, stems root as they spread outward. May look delicate but this plant is no weenie!

    By: Secret Garden Growers

    Winter creeper. Evergreen fine textured ground cover.

    By: Avant Gardens

    Euonymus fortunei ‘Kewensis’ is a sturdy evergreen groundcover with tiny, leathery, dark green leaves. Stems will root when they come in contact with the soil. Miniature Wintercreeper tolerates most well-drained soils and is somewhat drought tolerant once established. Great selection for low groundcover, planted between pavers or cascading over a wall. Tolerates varying amounts of foot traffic.

    By: Little Prince of Oregon

    Adorable little "micro foliage" on a creepy crawly little plant that's a perfect ground cover in a rock garden or just about anywhere.

    By: Sunshine Farm and Gardens

    An uncommon yet darling little groundcover Euonymus, 'Kewensis' forms an evergreen creeping mat of small mid to dark green oval leaves with lighter veins. The stems root in as they travel reaching only 1-3 inches high but spreading indefinitely though plants may grow up a feature if they find something to climb.

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    Tiny ¼ inch leaves on dark green creeping prostrate vine. Small enough to climb on tiny trellis as a miniature vine or train several to represent mini vineyard. Or can let sprawl to thick mound in landscape or rock garden. Takes sun and moderate water. Large photo shows started as a mini arbor vine, small photo shows fall color.

    By: Mini Forest By Sky

    Dainty prostrate spreader with tiny (1/4"!) glossy leaves; makes a dense cover between rocks, etc. or will climb with support. Sun/Med.

    By: Forestfarm

    Dainty, prostrate form of Wintercreeper w/ tiny leaves. Forms low mat, only several inches. If allowed to climb a tree, it develops the var. radicans character w/ much larger leaves, flowers & fruits. The basal portion however, retains the 'Kewensis' characteristics. So, if you like it little & cute, don't let it play in your trees. Forms little mounds. Great in a rock garden.

    By: Lazy S'S Farm Nursery

    Gardening facts about Euonymus fortunei 'Kewensis' plant

    How to Grow Euonymus fortunei 'Kewensis'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • alkaline
      • adaptable
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Fruit

      • white
      • red

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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