Wintercreeper (Euonymus fortunei)

Sun Needs:

• Full sun to full shade
• Best color in partial to full sun
• Tolerates a wide range of light conditions

Bloom Time:

• Late spring to early summer
• Small, inconspicuous greenish-white flowers
• Not grown for ornamental blooms

Size:

Height: 1 to 2 feet as groundcover. Up to 20 feet or more as a climbing vine.
Width: Spreads indefinitely if not controlled

Attributes:

• Evergreen foliage with many variegated cultivars
• Dense, mat-forming groundcover or climbing habit
• Tolerates drought, shade, and urban conditions
• Useful for erosion control, slopes, and walls
• Can be invasive in some areas—check local guidelines

Care Tips:

• Prefers well-drained soil but adapts to various types
• Water regularly during establishment
• Prune to control spread and shape
• Mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds
• Avoid planting near natural areas where it may escape cultivation

Pest Watch:

• Susceptible to scale insects and powdery mildew
• Monitor for crown gall and aphids
• Deer-resistant