Emerald Gaiety Wintercreeper
Tagged as: Low Growing Evergreens
Botanical Name: Euonymus fortunei 'Emerald Gaiety'
Common Name: Emerald Gaiety Wintercreeper
Updated 4/2012
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Height: 3-4' Spread: 4-5' Habit/Form: Irregular or mounded; stems will climb if supported (attaches by means of holdfasts or aerial roots) Growth Rate: Medium Zone: 5-9
Cultural Requirements: Suitable for many types of soils, but best in well-drained, evenly moist soil in full sun to full shade, with protection from winter sun and winds. Can be easily pruned to maintain size and shape. This variety is highly susceptible to scale insect infestations.
Ornamental Characteristics: A broadleaf evergreen shrub with variegated dark green leaves with white margins. Flowers are inconspicuous, and fruits are scarce or absent.
Uses in the Landscape: Use in borders with other shrubs and small trees or as a specimen or accent plant to brighten a shady spot.
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