Woody > Euonymus > Euonymus fortunei > Euonymus fortunei var. coloratus
Euonymus fortunei
var. coloratus
Bigleaf Winter Creeper
Origin: China
Mike's
Opinion
"
An excellent plant as a groundcover, a little overused in my opinion where large masses of it lack originality. It could be used as a contrasting groundcover with conifers. I prefer that it not be clipped tight but just a periodic cutting of long errant shoots.
Michael Pascoe, NDP., ODH., CLT., MSc. (Plant Conservation)
"
| Family |
| Celastraceae |
| Genus |
| Euonymus |
| Species |
| fortunei |
| Category |
| Woody |
| Type |
| Shrub (evergreen) |
| Variety |
| coloratus |
| Pronunciation |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 4 - 9 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 2a |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H3 - H7 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -35 - (-1) |
| Temperature (°F) |
| -30 - 30 |
| Height |
| 40 cm |
| Spread |
| 15o cm |
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| General Description |
| A large rounded formed plant, that has the characteristic leaf curl in very cold winters. Otherwise a deep rich green all year. |
| Landscape |
| As a mass planting, goundcover where it can be clipped periodically. |
| Cultivation |
| Tolerant of most soils except swampy, extremely wet conditions, tolerates full sun and heavy shade, pH adaptable |
| Shape |
| Spreading or climbing |
| Growth |
| Fast |
| ID Characteristic |
| One of the largest leaved Euonymus, with ovate leaves to 5-7cm long and purple buds, more so in winter. |
| Pests |
| Euonymus scale can be a major problem if not controlled when first found. Some winter burn may occur in areas of low snowfall. Euonymus crown gall can be a minor problem. |
| Bark/Stem Description |
| Partially striated, dark grey to brown, relatively smooth. |
| Flower/Leaf Bud Description |
| Acute, to very sharply pointed, pale purple to rose in winter. |
| Leaf Description |
| Green, ovate, with acute apex, to about 5-7cm in length. Shiney above and dull pale green beneath. |
| Colour Description |
| Little change in colour during the year. |
| Texture Description |
| Medium textured plant but can look fine textured if clipped. |
| Notable Specimens |
| The Gardens of Fanshawe College , London, Ontario, Canada. |
References
Widely available.
top