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Wintercreeper Euonymus

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Wintercreeper Euonymus

Ground cover

Euonymus fortunei

  • Partial sun
  • Zones 4–9
  • 60 days to maturity
  • Flowers
  • 36" spacing
  • High water
  • pH 6–7.5
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  • Overview

    A versatile evergreen ground cover prized for its glossy, colorful foliage and ability to thrive in challenging conditions. Available in numerous cultivars with variegated green and white or green and yellow leaves that add brightness to shaded areas. This adaptable plant can also climb walls or trees when given support, making it incredibly useful in landscape design.

  • Planting

    Plant container-grown plants in spring or fall. Easy to propagate from cuttings.

  • Growing

    Sun: partial. Water: high. Soil pH: 6–7.5. Space plants 36" apart. Germination: 21-30 days from seed.

  • Pests & diseases

    Common pests: Euonymus scale, aphids, spider mites. Common diseases: Crown rot, powdery mildew, anthracnose.