Euonymus fortunei 'Wolong Ghost' (Wintercreeper)

Plant Profile

Euonymus fortunei 'Wolong Ghost' is a striking cultivar of Wintercreeper. It is a low, spreading evergreen vine/groundcover with narrow, dark green leaves prominently veined in silver-white, giving a ghostly, variegated appearance. It can climb if given support. A unique foliage plant for shade.

Key Characteristics

• Family: Celastraceae
• Genus: Euonymus (yoo-ON-ih-mus)
• Species: fortunei (for-TOO-nee-eye)
• Cultivar: 'Wolong Ghost'
• Synonyms: Euonymus fortunei var. radicans, E. radicans, E. japonicus var. acutus, E. japonicus var. chinensis, E. japonicus var. radicans

Growing Conditions

Partial to full shade, adaptable to various well-drained soils. Hardy in USDA zones 5–9. Tolerates dry shade once established.

Landscape Uses

Groundcover for shade, erosion control on slopes, climbing on walls or trellises, containers. The variegated foliage brightens dark areas.

Maintenance

Trim to control spread. Watch for euonymus scale. Can be invasive in some regions; check local guidelines.