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    Euonymus fortunei 'Coloratus'

    Also Known As

    • Euonymus fortunei 'Colorata'
    • Colorata Wintercreeper
    • Coloratus Wintercreeper
    • Purple Leaf Wintercreeper

    Plant type

    shrub, groundcover

    size

    • H: 12"-18"
    • W: 24"-36"

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

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    Euonymus fortunei 'Coloratus' plant details

    Euonymus fortunei 'Coloratus' is a fast-growing broadleaf evergreen groundcover shrub with purple foliage. In summer green and yellow flowers emerge followed by red and white fruit. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in alkaline and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Euonymus fortunei 'Coloratus'

    Plant type: groundcover shrub
    Plant family: celastraceae
    Foliage: evergreen purple
    Mature size: 24 IN - 36 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
    Flowers: green and yellow blooms in summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Euonymus fortunei 'Coloratus'

    USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Soil needs: alkaline and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Zn 5. White flowers. Green foliage. Evergreen.

    By: Little Prince of Oregon

    Purple wintercreeper will spread across the ground or climb a tree. The evergreen leaves turn purple and red in cold weather giving color to the garden when it needs it.

    By: Fantastic Plants

    The summer dark green leaves turn purple-red from late autumn to winter in cold weather on this fast growing ground cover.

    By: Greer Gardens Inc.

    Gardening facts about Euonymus fortunei 'Coloratus' plant

    How to Grow Euonymus fortunei 'Coloratus'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • alkaline
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • purple

    • Flower Color

      • yellow
      • green

    • Fruit

      • white
      • red

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Euonymus carnosus

    aka Fleshy-flowered Spindletree

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 8'-15'

    Width: 6'-12'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Euonymus carnosus flower, foliage by Stan Shebs
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    Euonymus europaeus 'Red Ace'

    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
    Photo of Euonymus europaeus 'Red Ace' berries by Peter Herpst
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    Euonymus fortunei 'Wolong Ghost'

    aka Silver-Veined Wintercreeper

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Groundcover, Vine

    Zones

    5a-10b

    Size

    Height: 6"-10"

    Width: 36"-48"

    • sun - shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Euonymus fortunei 'Wolong Ghost' foliage, form by Little Prince of Oregon
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    Euonymus fortunei 'Emerald 'n' Gold'

    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
    Photo of Euonymus fortunei 'Emerald 'n' Gold' foliage, form by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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    Euonymus alatus f. apterus

    aka Spindle Bush, Spindle Tree

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 8'

    Width: 8'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • drought tolerant
    Photo of Euonymus alatus f. apterus flower by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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