Euonymus fortunei Emerald GaietyWintercreeper euonymus
科:卫矛科
Family:Celastraceae
属:卫矛属
common name:Wintercreeper euonymus
introduce:Plant Type: Broadleaf evergreen
Family: Celastraceae
Missouri Native: No
Native Range: None
Height: 3 to 5 feet
Spread: 3 to 6 feet
Bloom Time: June
Bloom Color: Greenish white
Sun: Full sun to part shade
Water: Medium moisture
Maintenance: Medium
General Culture:
Easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils in sun to shade. Variegated leaf may do best in part shade. Tolerates a wide range of soils and soil conditions, except for wet ones. Stems may root where they touch the ground. May be propagated by rooted stem cuttings. Good tolerance for urban conditions.
Noteworthy Characteristics:
Euonymus fortunei (wintercreeper euonymus) is a dense, woody-stemmed, broadleaf evergreen to semi-evergreen plant that comes in a variety of forms. It may appear as a trailing ground cover, a mounding shrub or a climbing vine. 慐merald Gaiety?is a variegated, shrubby form with a spreading habit that typically grows to 3-5?tall over time. It is erect and densely branched, featuring rounded glossy deep emerald green leaves (to 1 3/4?diameter) with irregular but attractive creamy white margins. Leaf margins acquire pink tones as winter approaches. Inconspicuous, greenish-white flowers may appear in June. Flowers are sparse, and sometimes do not appear. If given support, 慐merald Gaiety?can be trained to climb.
Problems:
Euonymus scale can be a significant problem and should be treated if it appears. Anthracnose, crown gall, leaf spot, mildew and aphids can also be problems.
Uses:
Foundations. Low hedge. Specimen, group or mass. With support, it will climb.
