Sarcoxie Euonymus, Sarcoxie Winter Creeper

Sarcoxie Euonymus, Sarcoxie Winter Creeper

Euonymus fortunei 'Sarcoxie'

A versatile broadleaf evergreen with variegated foliage suited to ground cover, foundation, and wall plantings.

  • Inconspicuous green flowers
  • Berries produced in June split in the fall to reveal orange seeds
  • Glossy medium green leaves retain their colour in the fall
  • Spreading mounding habit
  • Will climb if supplied with a structure
  • Commonly used for specimen, foundation planting
  • Grows best in full sun to shade to partial shade
Size
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Plant Characteristics

Sunlight
Full sun, Partial shade, Shade
Soil Moisture
Moist, Average, Dry, Well-drained
Drought Tolerant
Hardiness Zone
5 – 5
Mature Height (meters)
1.0 – 1.25
Mature Spread (meters)
1.0 – 1.25
Growth Rate
Medium
Flower Colour
Green
Foliage Colour
Green
Habit
Mounding
Landscape Uses
Accent, Foundation
Growing & Maintenance Tips
Euonymus can tolerate a range of soils and conditions, but have no tolerance for standing water. Young plants can benefit from protection (burlap wrap) against drying winter winds in an exposed location.
Notes
Also referred to as Climbing Euonymus, Japanese Euonymus, Spreading Euonymus, Wintercreeper, Winter Creeper, Wintercreeper Euonymus. Notable specimens can be found at Western University, London, Ontario. The botanical name for Sarcoxie Euonymus, Sarcoxie Winter Creeper has been updated from Euonymus Fortunei 'Sarcoxie' to Euonymus fortunei 'Sarcoxie'.

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