Euonymus fortunei
Wintercreeper
Description
Euonymus fortunei is an evergreen vine or shrub. If 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 ft. or more. Rich deep green leaves are 1-2.5 in. long, with scallop-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
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
As the weather gets hotter avoid the temptation to increase run times.
Instead, schedule more start times with one to two hours in between to allow the water from the previous session to soak in before watering again.