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RedCrocus Moonshadow Wintercreeper-Evergreen Shrub for Borders and Containers 3 Gallon

RedCrocus Moonshadow Wintercreeper-Evergreen Shrub for Borders and Containers 3 Gallon

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Euonymus fortunei 'Moonshadow' Information Page
Euonymus fortunei 'Moonshadow'

Euonymus fortunei 'Moonshadow'

Description

Euonymus fortunei 'Moonshadow', commonly known as Moonshadow Wintercreeper, is a versatile evergreen shrub known for its striking foliage. The leaves are dark green with bright yellow centers, providing a vibrant contrast that makes it a popular choice for ground cover or as a climbing vine.

Suggested Uses

This plant is ideal for use as ground cover, in borders, or as a climbing vine on trellises and walls. It can also be used in containers for patios or as an indoor plant in bright locations.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Euonymus fortunei 'Moonshadow'
  • Common Name Common Name: Moonshadow Wintercreeper Euonymus
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: Typically grows 1-2 feet tall and can spread 3-4 feet wide
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 5-9
  • Foliage Type Foliage Type: Evergreen
  • Bloom Time Bloom Time: Insignificant flowers
  • Growth Rate Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Light Requirements Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
  • Attracts Pollinators Attracts Pollinators: No
  • Indoor Friendly Indoor Friendly: Yes, in bright light
  • Container Friendly Container Friendly: Yes
  • Deer Resistant Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning Pet Warning: Toxic if ingested
  • Fragrant Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower Cut Flower: No
  • Grows Well With Grows Well With: Hostas, ferns, and other shade-loving plants

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil, spacing plants 3-4 feet apart
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Prefers loamy, well-drained soil
  • Humidity Humidity: Tolerates average humidity levels
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Prune in late winter or early spring to maintain shape
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch to protect roots in colder zones
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as in the nursery pot
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Fertilize in spring with a balanced fertilizer
  • Special Care Special Care: Watch for scale insects and treat as needed
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