winter creeper
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A trailing bushy evergreen shrub, but climbing if planted against a wall. Leaves are elliptic and rounded dark green, with distinctive veining. Small green flowers are rarely seen as they only flower and fruit on mature growth
Scientific classification
- Species
- winter creeper (Euonymus fortunei)
- Genus
- Euonymus
- Family
- Celastraceae
- Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Toxicity
- Climber Wall Shrub · Shrubs
- Plant type
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Height
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Trailing · Climbing
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of winter creeper
Distribution map
China, Japan, Korea
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Culture
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Toxicity
Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Quick identification of winter creeper
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winter creeper care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season
Pruning
PruningUsually little pruning is needed. Lightly shape if necessary, removing dead, damaged or diseased shoots. Prune after flowering.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by semi-hardwood cuttings and layering
Growing
GrowingGrow in well-drained soil in sun or partial shade
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews and a leaf spot
Pests
May be susceptible to vine weevil, horse chestnut scale, euonymus scale and caterpillars
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