Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
South America, Argentina, Brazil
China
Types
Chorisia speciosa
Euonymus fortunei fortunei, Euonymus fortunei radicans, Euonymus fortunei vegetus
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Purple, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Ivory
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Brown, Sandy Brown
Orange, Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Elliptic and Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Early Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Aphids, Crown gall, Leaf spot, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
-
anti-cancer, Gynaecological
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Stem
Leaves
Other Uses
Used for producing cooking oil, Used in paper industry
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Vine
Botanical Name
CHORISIA speciosa
EUONYMUS fortunei
Common Name
Chorisia, Floss Silk Tree, Silk Floss Tree
Wintercreeper, Wintercreeper Euonymus
In Hindi
Chorisia
Wintercreeper
In German
Chorisia
Weißbunte
In French
Chorisia
wintercreeper
In Spanish
Chorisia
Wintercreeper
In Greek
Chorisia
Wintercreeper
In Portuguese
Chorisia
wintercreeper
In Polish
Chorisia
wintercreeper
In Latin
Chorisia
wintercreeper
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Celastrales
Family
Bombacaceae
Celastraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Bombacoideae
Celastroideae
Season and Care of Chorisia and Wintercreeper
Season and care of Chorisia and Wintercreeper is important to know. While considering everything about Chorisia and Wintercreeper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chorisia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Wintercreeper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Chorisia is Loam, Sand and for Wintercreeper is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chorisia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Wintercreeper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chorisia and Wintercreeper Physical Information
Chorisia and Wintercreeper physical information is very important for comparison. Chorisia height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Wintercreeper height is 110.00 cm and width 655.00 cm. The color specification of Chorisia and Wintercreeper are as follows:
Chorisia flower color: Purple, Pink, Rose, Burgundy and Ivory
Chorisia leaf color: Green and Light Green
Wintercreeper flower color: Yellow green
- Wintercreeper leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Chorisia and Wintercreeper
Care of Chorisia and Wintercreeper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chorisia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Wintercreeper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Chorisia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wintercreeper needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.