Emerald 'N Gold Wintercreeper Euonymus
Euonymus fortunei 'Emerald n Gold'
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Delivery and Shipping
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Delivery and Shipping
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| Under $50 | $9.99 |
| $50 - $99.99 | $14.99 |
| $100 - $149.99 | $16.99 |
| $150 - $198.99 | $24.99 |
| $199+ | FREE |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
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Your order is protected by our compliance system that:
- Prevents restricted plants from shipping to your state
- Ensures plants meet your state's agricultural requirements
- Protects gardens from invasive pests and diseases
Plant Profile & Growing Essentials
Cold hardy, Evergreen, and Groundcover
Specifications
Specifications
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Growth RateModerate
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Pollinator FriendlyYes
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Bloom PeriodLate Spring
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Does Not Ship ToAK, AZ, CA, HI, ID, MT, NV, NY, OR, UT, WA
Planting & Care
Planting & Care
The Emerald 'N Gold Wintercreeper Euonymus (Euonymus fortunei 'Emerald n Gold') is an easy-care, colorful, small, low-growing broadleaf evergreen shrub that spreads nicely but is so simple to keep in check! Reads like your wish list for a modern front yard landscape, doesn't it?
The new leaves in spring emerge yellow, with bright green leaves liberally edged in delicious gold during the growing season. The Emerald 'N Gold Wintercreeper brightens your landscape despite the heat, cold, sun, or humidity! In the Fall, you will see a beautiful pink blush over the plants as they go dormant for a beautiful winter display! Tiny flowers appear in the spring that pollinators adore, even if they aren't that showy.
Friendly and fun, this is a carefree plant you won't have to worry about. It will look great for you year-round. Where the plant bumps up against a vertical brick wall or cement barrier it will grow up or can be trained on a shorter trellis. These plants grow about 2 feet in height but can spread 3-4 feet wide!
Planting and Application:
Adding a splash of sunny color adds a tremendous amount of curb appeal. Plant in full sun for the best color and give it room to spread. As wonderful groundcover specimens and edging, you will have fuss-free alternatives to some more high-maintenance shrubs.
As a design idea, you might place a single Emerald 'N Gold Wintercreeper on either side of your front door or use it as the "spiller" in decorative planters. Plant them in a modern or colorful decorative container for a unique focal point! A colorful broadleaved evergreen typically used as a groundcover or plant for massing.
Use it as a foundation planting to spotlight special architectural features without overwhelming your house. They'll perk up a tired foundation hedge or evergreen hedge as a facer plant to hide the bare leggy stems of older shrubs.
This is a complimentary color for hot pink, so consider planting a bright row to line a garden bed filled with pink varieties of Oso Easy® or Knock Out® Roses.
As a utilitarian workhorse, this year-round green and gold broadleaf evergreen is ideal for erosion control on slopes and hard-to-mow hillsides, filling trickier areas with the hardiness that the Wintercreeper family boasts!
- Beautiful, Variegated Green & Gold Foliage
- Spreading Low-Growing Broadleaf Evergreens
- Very Easy to Grow Year-Round Color
- Pinkish Winter Color
- Ideal Edging, Front Yard Landscaping, Container Spillers & Erosion Control
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Sun or part shade plants that are hardy in USDA planting zones 5-9. In the colder zones, the plants will appreciate protection from winter winds. But in warmer zones, the plants will appreciate afternoon shade. Plant this absolute beauty in full sun and rich, well-drained soil for the best growth possible! Adding a 3-4 inch deep layer of mulch at the base helps keep moisture levels even. It seems the only thing that really upsets Emerald 'N Gold is having wet feet in soggy soil!
You can prune your shrub back in the spring, either shearing or cutting off winter dieback. It's the epitome of low maintenance! Give shrubs in zone 5 a good anti-desiccant and a good drink in the fall to keep them from drying out throughout the winter.
- Best Color In Full Sun
- Well-Drained Soil
- Moderate Moisture Needs
- Prune In Sprin
- Easy Care & Low Maintenance
Order your very own Emerald 'N Gold Euonymus Wintercreeper and make your life feel complete! You won't know how you ever lived without it! Find yours today at Nature Hills Nursery!
