Sunspot Wintercreeper
Euonymus fortunei 'Sunspot'
Height: 3 feet
Spread: 6 feet
Sunlight:
Hardiness Zone: 5
Other Names: Wintercreeper Euonymus
Description:
A hardy sprawling vine or mounded shrub featuring bright gold variegated evergreen leaves all season long; a versatile and adaptable color accent for almost any garden application, wide-spreading habit makes it ideal for use as a groundcover
Ornamental Features
Sunspot Wintercreeper has attractive yellow-variegated dark green foliage on a plant with a round habit of growth. The glossy oval leaves are highly ornamental and remain dark green throughout the winter. It produces pink capsules from mid to late fall.
Landscape Attributes
Sunspot Wintercreeper is a multi-stemmed evergreen shrub with a more or less rounded form. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other landscape plants with less refined foliage.
This shrub will require occasional maintenance and upkeep, and can be pruned at anytime. Gardeners should be aware of the following characteristic(s) that may warrant special consideration;
- Insects
Sunspot Wintercreeper is recommended for the following landscape applications;
- Mass Planting
- Hedges/Screening
- General Garden Use
- Groundcover
Planting & Growing
Sunspot Wintercreeper will grow to be about 3 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 6 feet. It tends to fill out right to the ground and therefore doesn't necessarily require facer plants in front. It grows at a fast rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 30 years.
This shrub performs well in both full sun and full shade. It is very adaptable to both dry and moist locations, and should do just fine under typical garden conditions. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments, and will benefit from being planted in a relatively sheltered location. This is a selected variety of a species not originally from North America.
