Botanical Name: Euonymus fortunei 'Coloratus'
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Common Name: Purpleleaf Wintercreeper  
Plant photo of: Euonymus fortunei 'Coloratus'
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Water Saving Tip:

In general, lawns only need to be watered once every three days.

Check your irrigation controller and reduce watering times if necessary.

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Broadleaf Evergreen, Ground cover, Vine

 

Height Range

1-3'

 

Flower Color

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Flower Season

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Leaf Color

Bronze, Dark Green, Purple

 

Bark Color

Brown, Grey

 

Fruit Color

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Fruit Season

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Information by: Stephanie Duer
Photographer: Connon Nursery
  • Description

  • Notes

The toughest of the E. fortunei, Purpleleaf Wintercreeper has an ivy-like habit that makes it an outstanding groundcover. It has a spreading, mounding habit that undulates over the ground, trails over rocks or walls, or climbs walls with little clinging roots. It has deep green foliage that turns a rich plum color in the fall. It frequently holds its foliage all winter, but sometimes not, though is generally thought of as evergreen. Moderate grower to about 2 feet tall and 6 to 8 feet wide. The groundcover on the north side of the Main library (just west of the driveway) is purpleleaf wintercreeper.