Euonymus fortunei 'Emerald & Gold' (Wintercreeper)

Plant Profile

Euonymus fortunei 'Emerald & Gold' is a popular, award-winning variegated wintercreeper. It is a low, spreading evergreen vine/groundcover with glossy, dark green leaves broadly margined in bright gold. Can climb with support. Very hardy, adaptable, and reliable.

Key Characteristics

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

Growing Conditions

Sun or shade, any well-drained soil. Hardy in USDA zones 5–9. Very tough.

Landscape Uses

Groundcover, erosion control, climbing vine, containers, foundation planting. Year-round color.

Maintenance

Trim to control. Watch for euonymus scale. Can be invasive; check local guidelines.