The Euonymus genus spans 150 species of vines, shrubs, and even trees! Here at Nature Hills, we carry a wide variety of Euonymus shrubs and groundcovers for you to choose from!
Native to Asia, and successfully grown here in North America throughout USDA hardiness zones 4 to 9, there is so little that fazes these tough-as-nails plants!
Related to Burning Bush Euonymus (Winged Euonymus), which are woody deciduous shrubs, the Wintercreeper Euonymus instead are broadleaf evergreen woody vines or sprawling shrubs!
A shrub with all these perks should be a diva in the landscape right? Learn all about caring for these fantastic plants that are surprisingly anything but!
The Euonymus - So Easy To Grow!
Also known commonly as Spindle Bushes, Burning Bush (which they are related to), Strawberry Bush (due to the berry-like fruit of some varieties), Wahoo, or Wintercreeper, the Euonymus is an attractive landscape workhorse that is so adaptable and easy to grow!
- Tough and Tolerates Neglect!
- Urban Environment-Friendly, and Pollution-Tolerant
- Put up with Drought, Thin and Poor Soil
- Tolerant of Road Salt
- Loves Heat, Humidity, and Sun
- Low Moisture Needs Once Established
- Good For Firewise Landscaping Plans
- Fast-Growing and Low-Maintenance!
Anyone who knows Euonymus knows they are stylish and oh-so-versatile!
Care Tips and Planting Your Euonymus Shrubs
Providing landscape structure, backdrops, coverage and greenery all year long, the Climbing Euonymus for sale at Nature Hills Nursery enhances your landscape with steady deep green, light green, to variegated-leaf forms of broadleaf evergreens that won’t fade in the sun or chill!
Read on to learn how to keep Wintercreepers of all shapes and sizes growing their best!
Wintercreeper Sun Requirements
Wintercreeper does well with full sun and even half-day sun in hotter growing zones. Euonymus, especially variegated forms, need at least 6 hours of sun a day for the best color show. But you will still enjoy the glossy round green leaves and winter tones in partial sun/shade locations too!
Wintercreeper Soil & Drainage Needs
Tolerating moderate moisture to drought once they are established, these tough beauties' only major requirement is to be planted in almost any type of well-drained soil! The roots will not do well in boggy, water-logged, and heavy clay locations. Euonymus will tolerate light clay as long as it drains.
If you suspect poor drainage, create a bermed planting area by mounding 12-18" of topsoil and planting onto that mounded raised area to correct the drainage.
Euonymus Moisture Needs
Water new installations of Euonymus regularly during their first few months in the ground. We recommend using the Finger Test. Once established however, Euonymus are low-water-usage shrubs and groundcovers, becoming drought tolerant and xeric even! But to keep your plants stress free and growing their best in the long-term, provide supplemental moisture during the hottest heat and extended drought periods.
Fertilizing Euonymus
In optimal conditions, Euonymus grows at a medium to fast rate for fast fill and quick cover. Please check the Plant Highlights on every product page for specifics. Fertilize in spring with a good, slow-release evergreen shrub formula.
Pruning Euonymus Shrubs & Groundcover Wintercreeper
Euonymus can withstand heavy pruning, but usually, you won’t need to fuss over your plant beyond a few snips to shape or a bit of light raking in spring, they thrive without much care!
Planting Euonymus Wintercreeper Shrubs
Planting Wintercreeper is easy! Dig your hole twice as wide as the root ball, but only just as deep. Never plant Euonymus too deeply! They have shallow root systems and will smother easily.
Water your new plants well to eliminate air pockets at the root zone. Provide a moderate amount of supplemental water, especially in the first year. Outdoor container-grown plants will need consistent water their whole lives.
All plants, both in containers and in the ground, appreciate a protective 3-4 inches of arborist mulch around their root system, but not piled up against their trunks and crowns. This layer holds in soil moisture more consistently and insulates the root system from heat and chill all year round!
Buy Euonymus At NatureHills.com Without Worry!
For those of you who have heard about an Euonymus that your state prohibits because it is invasive, no concern when buying from Nature Hills. We are doing our part by using Plant Sentry™, our own software that prevents the sale and shipments of any plant that your state has prohibited because of disease, insects, or invasiveness!
Type in your Zip Code to see if we can ship into your area or check with your local County Extension Office to see if Euonymus is suitable for your area.
Buy Wintercreeper Euonymus At Nature Hills Today!
The opportunities for using Euonymus shrub or Wintercreeper Vine in your landscape and many tough-to-grow locations are unlimited! Be inspired by their color and high performance!
The Euonymus family has several cultivars that are renowned for their magnificent year-round color! Enjoy tough-as-nails greenery that’s beautiful enough to use front and center for that designer look! Fill every niche area of your garden with these form-changing evergreen plants!
Buy Euonymus at Nature Hills Nursery and get carefree ever-greenery in your landscape today!
Happy Planting!
