Greenlane™ is a versatile Wintercreeper Euonymus that works as a shrub, groundcover, or climbing vine in zones 5-9. This broadleaf evergreen grows 3-4 feet tall and 4-5 feet wide with dark green foliage that turns purple in fall. Train it as a hedge, let it sprawl as groundcover, or use it to climb walls and trellises.

Greenlane™ Wintercreeper Euonymus

Euonymus fortunei var. radicans 'Grezam'

Nature Hills Nursery

Greenlane™ Euonymus Fortunei Transforms from Groundcover to Climbing Vine with Simple Training
Thrives in Zones 5-9
Grows 3-4 ft Tall, 4-5 ft Wide
Showy Green Blooms From Late Spring to Late Summer
Great Choice for Hedge in Asian Gardens

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Planting & Care

Where to Plant

Sunlight: This versatile evergreen thrives in anything from full sun to full shade. For the densest growth and the most vibrant deep green color, aim for at least 4 to 6 hours of sunlight; plants in heavy shade will grow more slowly and appear slightly more open.
Soil: Greenlane prefers moist, well drained soil but is famously adaptable to various textures. If you are dealing with heavy clay, mix in some organic compost to improve drainage, as "wet feet" can lead to root issues.

Watering Requirements

During the first growing season, water your Wintercreeper twice a week to ensure the root system establishes deep in the soil. Once mature, this plant is quite drought tolerant and typically only needs supplemental water during extreme summer dry spells. Inconsistent watering during the establishment phase can lead to stunted growth or scorched leaf edges.

Pruning Tips

Since Greenlane Wintercreeper blooms on new wood, the best time to prune is in early spring before the fresh growth begins. You can use hedge shears for a formal look or hand pruners to maintain a natural shape; think of it like a haircut that encourages the plant to grow back thicker and fuller. Periodic pruning prevents the stems from becoming too woody and keeps the foliage lush right down to the ground.

Fertilizer Needs

Apply a balanced, slow release fertilizer in early spring as the new buds begin to swell. Avoid using high nitrogen fertilizers late in the summer or fall, because this encourages tender new growth that won't have time to harden off before the first frost. This late season growth is much more susceptible to winter burn and dieback during freezing temperatures.

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Understanding Our Container Sizes

At Nature Hills, our plants are sold in industry-standard nursery containers. You will notice we use the word "container" rather than "gallon." Container numbers follow a nursery trade size standard, not liquid volume. The number tells you the plant's size category and general maturity level. A larger container means a more established plant with a stronger root system.

Container Sizes

Quart

Plant age: 6 months to 1 year
Best for: Ground covers, perennials, ornamental grasses
What to expect: Our smallest and most affordable size. Well-suited for planting in multiples across a large area. Allow 1 to 2 seasons for full establishment.

#1 Container

Plant age: 1 to 2 years
Best for: Shrubs, perennials, smaller trees
What to expect: About the size of a large coffee can. A well-developed root system in a manageable size. Good value choice when you have time to let the plant grow into the space over a season or two.

#2 Container

Plant age: 2 to 3 years
Best for: Shrubs and trees where you want faster establishment
What to expect: A noticeable step up from a #1 in both plant size and root development. Good choice when you want visible presence without going to a larger size.

#3 Container

Plant age: 3 to 4 years
Best for: Most plants, most situations — flowering trees, shade trees, evergreen shrubs
What to expect: Our most popular size. Strong, developed root system. Plants in a #3 container make an immediate visual impact from day one. If you want a head start rather than waiting seasons for a plant to fill in, this is typically the right choice.

#5 Container and Larger

Plant age: 4 to 5+ years
Best for: Specimen plants, privacy screens, maximum instant impact
What to expect: Large, mature plants ready to make an immediate statement in your landscape. We also carry #7 and larger sizes for select varieties.

Why "Container" and Not "Gallon"?

Nursery container sizes follow an industry trade standard established for the nursery and horticulture industry. The number is a size designation, not a measurement of liquid volume. Actual soil volume varies by plant type, root mass, and growing medium. Using "container" is the accurate industry term. When you see #1, #2, or #3, think of it as the plant's size tier, not a gallon measurement.

Root Pouch Containers

Some Nature Hills plants arrive in a Root Pouch, a breathable fabric container made from 100% recycled materials. Root Pouches encourage denser root development through air pruning, which discourages root circling and promotes a stronger, more fibrous root ball at the time of planting.

Plants growing in Root Pouch fabric containers, showing the breathable woven fabric construction

There are two types. Knowing which one you have changes how you plant:

Degradable (brown or tan fabric): Plant the entire pouch directly in the ground. The fabric breaks down naturally in the soil over time.
Non-degradable (black or gray fabric): Remove the pouch before planting. Cut the bottom open with scissors, then peel the sides away. The fibrous root ball will hold its shape.

Not sure which type you have? Check the tag on your plant or contact us and we will confirm.

Full Root Pouch planting guide

Choosing the Right Size

Size	Plant Age	Best For
Quart	6 mo to 1 yr	Ground covers, perennials, grasses. Budget-friendly for mass plantings.
#1 Container	1 to 2 yrs	Shrubs, perennials, small trees. Value choice for patient gardeners.
#2 Container	2 to 3 yrs	Shrubs and trees where you want faster establishment.
#3 Container	3 to 4 yrs	Most plants. Immediate visual impact. Our most popular size.
#5 and larger	4+ yrs	Specimen plants, privacy screens, maximum instant impact.

Still not sure which size is right for your project? Our plant specialists are happy to help. Contact us and we will point you in the right direction.

Plant specifications
Plant Characteristics	Cold hardy, Evergreen, Low Maintenance, Hedge/Screen, Compact/Dwarf, Deer-resistant, Heat Tolerant, Drought resistant
Hardiness Zone	6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b
Sunlight	Full sun, Partial shade
Height	3-4 ft
Width	4-5 ft
Watering Needs	Moderate
Preferred Soil	Clay, Loamy, Peaty, Sandy
Growth Rate	Moderate
Growth Habit	Bushy, Climbing, Upright
Blooms In	Spring, Summer
Flower Color	Green
Foliage Color	Green
Pet Safety	Toxic to pets
Suitable Space	Outdoors
Plant Name	Burning Bush
Botanical Name	Euonymus fortunei var. radicans 'Grezam'
Species	fortunei var. radicans
Cultivar	Grezam
Class	Magnoliopsida
Does Not Ship To	AK, HI, ID, IN, KS, MD, MT, PR

Vibrant, year-round green, and versatile form! The Greenlane™ Euonymus (Euonymus fortunei var. radicans 'Grezam'), also known as Wintercreeper, can be shrubs, groundcovers, or even a climbing vine! Truly versatile in the landscape, this broadleaved evergreen workhorse will become an elegant, steady presence in your landscape.

Comprised of compact, dark-green leaves, these small, oval, and glossy broadleaf evergreens have loads of versatility! Spreading 3-4 feet in height and 4-5 feet wide, these chameleons can be trained to climb, pruned as round bushy shrubs, or left to creep and sprawl along the ground, filling everywhere with greenery!

Inconspicuous flowers and orange berries in fall provide a feast for your pollinators and songbirds! The green foliage won't fade despite heat, sun, and cold, plus the purple fall color holds all winter throughout USDA growing zones 5 to 9!

Planting and Application:

Prune and train Greenlane™ as a small rounded shrub for mixed shrub borders, and can be grown or sheared like Boxwood! Creating defined beds, rows, and privacy hedges, or defined garden edges. Fantastic alternatives to Boxwood and other more high-maintenance shrubs, Euonymus are low facer plants and edging, as well as low property and garden definition.

Sometimes spelled Green Lane, this Euonymus acts like a climbing vine and trails up walls or trellis for vertical greenery, any fence or outbuilding, filling your landscape with upright evergreen greenery!

Euonymus are great in containers as fillers, spillers, climbers, and vertical thrillers! In the garden, they fill bare ground as groundcover and living mulch, rambling among larger trees and shrubs to fill in the gaps between. Let these versatile plants ramble over the tops of retaining walls and the boulders of Rock Gardens.

As a utilitarian workhorse, use Wintercreeper as erosion control and fill hard-to-mow hillsides with year-round color! Greenlane™ fills gaps between other plants or fills beds with four-season interest.

Urban environments, rooftop gardens, naturalized areas planted en masse or allow Euonymus to ramble through your Cottage garden! Salt-tolerant, it rambles through roadside 'hell strip', or in coastal areas without problems! Urban-pollution tolerant, there are few places where these hardy plants won't grow!

Small Rounded Glossy Green Oval Foliage
Durable Broadleaf Evergreen
Tiny Spring Flowers & Orange Fall Berries
Pollinator & Bird-Friendly
Spreading Groundcover, Vertical Upright Shrub, and/or Climbing Accent

#ProPlantTips for Care:

Greenlane™ is windburn resistant; growing in full sun and partial shade best. You will get the best growth and color in at least 6 hours of sunlight a day. Preferring average moisture and any well-drained soil, Euonymus handles any kind of soil as long as it isn't soggy or water-logged.

If you'd like, consider adding a layer of mulch around your plant starting about one inch away from the base. Give shrubs in zones 4 and 5 an anti-desiccant and a good long drink in the fall to keep them from drying out throughout the winter. Prune in the spring after flowering to shape or train, or even shear if desired.

Salt tolerant, urban condition hardy, Greenlane™ is cold-resistant and adaptable! What more could you ask for?

Full Sun & Partial Shade
Best In Well-Drained Soil
Moderate to Low Moisture
Easy to Maintain - Prune In Spring
Easy Care & Low Maintenance

Steady greenery all year and hardy versatility, you can't go wrong with this fantastic plant that suits your landscape needs! Order your incredibly versatile evergreen Greenlane™ Euonymus Wintercreeper from Nature Hills today!

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is green lane?

Greenlane™ is a versatile Wintercreeper Euonymus that works as a shrub, groundcover, or climbing vine in zones 5-9. This broadleaf evergreen grows 3-4 feet tall and 4-5 feet wide with dark green foliage that turns purple in fall. Train it as a hedge, let it sprawl as groundcover, or use it to climb walls and trellises.

What USDA hardiness zones is Greenlane™ Wintercreeper Euonymus suitable for?

Greenlane™ Wintercreeper Euonymus thrives in USDA zones 5-9, maintaining its vibrant green foliage through both summer heat and winter cold. This hardy evergreen performs reliably across a wide range of climates. Shop at Nature Hills for this versatile groundcover that adapts to your specific growing zone.

What are some good companion plants to grow alongside Wintercreeper?

Greenlane™ Wintercreeper pairs beautifully with Boxwood, Hosta, and ornamental grasses in zones 5-9. Its 4-5 foot spread complements taller shrubs like Viburnum or serves as living mulch beneath trees. Shop companion plants at naturehills.com to create layered garden beds.

Greenlane™ Wintercreeper Euonymus

Euonymus fortunei var. radicans 'Grezam'