Euonymus, Wintercreeper 'Emerald & Gold'

Euonymusfortunei

Genus
Euonymus (yoo-ON-ih-mus)
Species
fortunei (for-TOO-nee-eye)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Good Fall Color
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Groundcovers
Shrubs
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Little Rock, Arkansas

Fresno, California

Modesto, California

Jonesboro, Georgia

Boise, Idaho

Ashton, Illinois

Elgin, Illinois

Princeton, Illinois

Fishers, Indiana

Indianapolis, Indiana

Olathe, Kansas

Ewing, Kentucky

Alfred, Maine

Laurel, Maryland

Chester, Massachusetts

Saugus, Massachusetts

Manchester, New Hampshire

Albuquerque, New Mexico

Ballston Lake, New York

Mechanicville, New York

Cincinnati, Ohio

Columbus, Ohio

Hulbert, Oklahoma

Salem, Oregon

Ligonier, Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Spokane, Washington

Falling Waters, West Virginia

Madison, Wisconsin

Menasha, Wisconsin

New Berlin, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Lake City, PA | September 2018 | neutral

Not sure if I am allowed to post a question. I have read this plant will revert to all green (not variegated) if planted in the shade. Is this true?

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San Leandro, CA (Zone 9b) | January 2008 | positive

Base color is bright green with a golden edge which turns to very pink/red in the cold weather of winter thus providing lots of color in ...Read More

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Appleton, WI (Zone 5a) | December 2005 | positive

Nice little evergreen accent plant. Slow growing, consistent color.

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Cincinnati, OH (Zone 6b) | April 2005 | positive

Either my plants failed to read the height chart or it needs to be bumped up a bit.
Mine are now shaped at 4' and I've had shoots ...Read More

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