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Wintercreeper

Euonymus fortunei 'Emerald Gaiety'

Ground coverEdging a bed or a pathHolding a slopeSomething to look at in winter

EvergreenLeaves worth havingCovers the groundTough

Wintercreeper
The picture illustrates the species and is generated from its botanical name, not photographed in a particular garden.

What it needs, what it becomes

TypeGround cover
FamilyCelastraceae
Size when mature0.6 m tall, 1.2 m across
LightFull sun, Part sun, Shade
MoistureMedium, Dry
Soilloam, sand, clay, chalk
Soil pH5.5 to 8
Hardy to-28 degrees
FlowersJune
For pollinatorsSome
WaterLow water
UpkeepLittle
Growthcat.growth.moderate
In EuropeIntroduced
Spreading riskModerate, plant with care
If eatenPeople: Can cause illness · Dogs: Can cause illness · Cats: Can cause illness

Safety

Reviewed and approved for Poland by a qualified gardener with thirty years of practice, 2026-09-22.

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