Euonymus fortunei ‘Coloratus’
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Purple Leaf Wintercreeper
| Evergreen-Deciduous | Semi-Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Overall Mature Size | Medium |
| Mature Height & Spread | 2' x 6-8' |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
| Water | Medium Water |
| Special Features | Attracts Birds, Butterflies, Desert Conditions, Fall Colors, Shade Tolerant |
| Container Sizes | #1, #5 |
| Natural Growth Habit | Spreading |
| Sunset Garden Zones | 2B-17 |
| Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone | 4-9 |
| Plant Type | Ground Cover, Shrub |
Euonymus fortunei ‘Coloratus’ is an extremely hardy evergreen clinging vine like shrub. It forms a dense ground cover. The shiny leathery-looking dark green leaves turn reddish-purple from late fall into winter. It is customarily non-fruiting and is often planted as a groundcover in wooded areas. Euonymus fortunei ‘Coloratus’ can also be used for erosion control on slopes.Most euonymous will grow in a diverse set of conditions ranging from dry shade to full sun and in a wide variety of soils. Euonymus fortunei ‘Coloratus’ will not tolerate wet heavy soils. It can be pruned as needed for a particular look or desired neatness but it is not a plant that can be expected to stay in a small area. Euonymus fortunei ‘Coloratus’ grows to a height of 12 – 15 in. and spreads 24 – 36 in. across.
