Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
China
Types
Yellow elder, Ginger thomas
Euonymus fortunei fortunei, Euonymus fortunei radicans, Euonymus fortunei vegetus
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 10, 12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Spreading
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green
Orange, Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Elliptic and Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Medium
In Summer
Ample Water
Average Water
In Spring
Average Water
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
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Sawfly Larvae
Anthracnose, Aphids, Crown gall, Leaf spot, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Butterflies, Not Available
Allergy
Asthma
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic
anti-cancer, Gynaecological
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Vine
Botanical Name
TECOMA stans
EUONYMUS fortunei
Common Name
Esperanza , Yellow Trumpetbush
Wintercreeper, Wintercreeper Euonymus
In Hindi
Esperanza
Wintercreeper
In German
Esperanza
Weißbunte
In French
Esperanza
wintercreeper
In Spanish
Esperanza
Wintercreeper
In Greek
Esperanza
Wintercreeper
In Portuguese
Esperanza
wintercreeper
In Polish
Esperanza
wintercreeper
In Latin
Esperanza
wintercreeper
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Celastrales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Celastraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Tecomeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Celastroideae
Season and Care of Esperanza and Wintercreeper
Season and care of Esperanza and Wintercreeper is important to know. While considering everything about Esperanza and Wintercreeper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Esperanza season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Wintercreeper season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Esperanza is Loam, Sand and for Wintercreeper is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Esperanza is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Wintercreeper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Esperanza and Wintercreeper Physical Information
Esperanza and Wintercreeper physical information is very important for comparison. Esperanza height is 300.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Wintercreeper height is 110.00 cm and width 655.00 cm. The color specification of Esperanza and Wintercreeper are as follows:
Esperanza flower color: Lemon yellow
Esperanza leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Wintercreeper flower color: Yellow green
- Wintercreeper leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Esperanza and Wintercreeper
Care of Esperanza and Wintercreeper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Esperanza pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Wintercreeper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Esperanza needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wintercreeper needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.