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Euonymus fortunei

Winter Creeper

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Information by: W-E Plants for the Willamette Valle        Photographer:

 

Description

Euonymus fortunei is a broadleaf evergreen vine or shrub. It can reach 1-12' tall and 2-6' wide. Will grow as a vine if given support. It will grow as a mounding shrub. Established plants can be pruned into small trees. Foliage is small, shiny and dark green. Flowers are inconspicuous. This plant does well in full sun with well-draining, average soil. Easy to grow. Considered invasive in some areas. Does not tolerate heat well.

 

Plant Type

Shrub, Vine

Height Range

1-3', 3-6', 6-12'

Width Range

Flower Color

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Flower Season

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Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

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Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

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Sun

Full

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Formal, Japanese, Meadow, Woodland

Accenting Features

Espalier

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Background, Shrub Border, Foundation, Patio, Park, Parking Lot, Raised Planter, Walls / Fences

Special Uses

Hedge, Screen

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.