Euonymus fortunei 'Sarcoxie' (Sarcoxie Wintercreeper)


Michael's Opinion

It’s a very hardy shrub adaptable to most soils and pH levels. Tolerates shade and full sun so can be planted anywhere. Also can be used in cities because this shrub is a very hardy plant.

Botanical Information

FamilyCelestraceae
GenusEuonymus
Speciesfortunei
Cultivar'Sarcoxie'
CategoryWoody
TypeShrub (evergreen)
ReferencesGlen Echo Nurseries, Estabrooks Nursery, Alberta, Canada.
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Details

USDA Hardiness Zone4-9
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone5
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-23
Temperature (°F)-10
Height1.2 m
Spread1.2 m
GrowthFast
Flowering PeriodJune

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionUpright form, evergreen shrub or groundcover.
ID CharacteristicUpright form with glossy dark green leaves with partially whitish veined. Decorative fruit or berries, poisonous.
ShapeRounded
LandscapeWithstands considerable shade and city conditions. Use for groundcover, vine, wall cover, mass planting, or hedge.
PropagationBy cuttings or layering.
CultivationTolerant of most soils except swampy, extremely wet conditions, tolerates full sun and heavy shade, pH adaptable.
PestsEuonymus scales, anthracnose, powdery mildew, aphids, crown gall.
Notable SpecimensWestern University, London, Ontario, (near the new student service building).
HabitatHorticultural Origin
Bark/Stem DescriptionSmooth grey bark when it matures, young stems are greenish, aerial roots along stem.
Flower/Leaf Bud DescriptionLight green, round shaped.
Leaf DescriptionGlossy dark green 3 cm long leaves are partially whitish veined. Opposite leaf arrangement and serrated leaf margin.
Flower DescriptionFlowers do not stand out, they’re greenish white appearing in early summer.
Fruit DescriptionDehiscent capsules, 1 cm in diameter, orange aril on seed, ripen in October.
Colour DescriptionDark green leaves, green-white flower. Orange aril on seeds. No autumn colour.
Texture DescriptionSmooth grey bark, polished dark green leaves.

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