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Euonymus fortunei
Also Known As
- Creeping Euonymus
- Winter Creeper
- Wintercreeper
Plant type
shrub, groundcover
size
- H: 24"
- W: 6'-8'
planting zones
- 5a-9b
Euonymus fortunei plant details
Euonymus fortunei is a broadleaf evergreen groundcover shrub with green foliage. Grows well with sun - shade and regular - low water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in alkaline and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Euonymus fortunei
- Plant type: groundcover shrub
- Plant family: celastraceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 6 FT - 8 FT - wide, 24 IN tall
- Uses: potentially invasive, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Euonymus fortunei
- USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun - shade
- Watering frequency: regular - low
- Soil needs: alkaline and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
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How to Grow Euonymus fortunei
Sun Exposure
- sun - shade
Water Needs
- regular - low
Soil Needs
- alkaline
- adaptable
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Euonymus for your garden
aka Euonymus fortunei 'Colorata', Colorata Wintercreeper, Coloratus Wintercreeper, Purple Leaf Wintercreeper
Plant Type
Shrub, Groundcover
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 12"-18"
Width: 24"-36"
- sun - mostly shade
- regular
aka Fleshy-flowered Spindletree
Plant Type
Tree, Shrub
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 8'-15'
Width: 6'-12'
- sun - mostly shade
- regular - drought tolerant
aka Euonymus europaeus 'Ace', European Spindle Tree, Red Ace Spindle Tree
Plant Type
Tree, Shrub
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 8'-10'
Width: 8'
- sun - mostly shade
- occasional
aka Silver-Veined Wintercreeper
Plant Type
Shrub, Groundcover, Vine
Zones
5a-10b
Size
Height: 6"-10"
Width: 36"-48"
- sun - shade
- regular - drought tolerant
aka Euonymus 'Emerald and Gold' std, Euonymus fortunei 'Emerald & Gold', Euonymus fortunei 'Emerald N Gold', Emerald 'n' Gold Wintercreeper, Emerald and Gold Spindle Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
5a-8b
Size
Height: 18"-3'
Width: 2'-4'
- sun - mostly shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
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