Plant Type

Broadleaf Evergreen, Shrub, Vine

 

Height Range

3-6', 6-12', 12-25'

 

Flower Color

n/a

 

Flower Season

n/a

 

Leaf Color

Dark Green, White, Yellow, Variegated

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half, Shade

 

Water

Medium

 

Growth Rate

Moderate

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

 

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Poor, Well-drained, Dry

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

Invasive

Design Styles

English Cottage, Formal, Japanese, Meadow, Mediterranean, Seascape, Woodland

 

Accenting Features

Espalier

 

Seasonal Interest

Winter

 

Location Uses

Shrub Border, Foundation, Walls / Fences, With Rocks

 

Special Uses

Cascade, Fire Resistant

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

This group of euonymus are evergreen to semi-evergreen, and have a spreading and climbing habit. As a groundcover, it has a humpy, mounding habit; as a climber, it needs a little assistance to get started but will eventually cling to and climb up any available surface. Purpleleaf Wintercreeper has particularly attractive fall color; variegated forms are nice in dry shade areas to lighten things up.

Not particular of soil type, except not tolerant of wet or boggy soils. Grows in full sun to full shade, and the less sun, the less water it needs. A good plant for dry shade areas. However, prolonged periods of drought can cause stress and increase susceptibility to white fly, scale, and aphids, so periodic irrigation is recommended. Do not use in riparian corridor areas as it can become invasive.