Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Fruit
Types
Euonymus fortunei fortunei, Euonymus fortunei radicans, Euonymus fortunei vegetus
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron
Habitat
Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Mixed deciduous forest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-12
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Pink
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, occasional watering once established
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Generally pruned to waist height, pruning needed for strong structure, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Aphids, Crown gall, Leaf spot, Soft scales
Aphids, Grasshoppers, Leafminers, Red blotch, Rust, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought, Drought and Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Diarrhea, Hyperacidity, Sore Throat, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy, Making cosmetics, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Gynaecological
Acne, Antibacterial, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Bone strength, Digestion problems, Hangover, Healthy teeth, Nutrients, Obesity, Oral health, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Fruits, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Making Perfumes, Preferably used as black tea, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Vine
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
EUONYMUS fortunei
CITRUS limon
Common Name
Wintercreeper, Wintercreeper Euonymus
Lemon
In Hindi
Wintercreeper
नींबू
In German
Weißbunte
Citrone or Limone or Zitrone
In French
wintercreeper
Citron or Citronnier
In Spanish
Wintercreeper
Limón or Limonero
In Greek
Wintercreeper
Λεμόνι [Lemóni]
In Portuguese
wintercreeper
Limão
In Polish
wintercreeper
Cytrynowy
In Latin
wintercreeper
Limon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Celastrales
Sapindales
Family
Celastraceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Celastroideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Wintercreeper and Lemon
Season and care of Wintercreeper and Lemon is important to know. While considering everything about Wintercreeper and Lemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wintercreeper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Wintercreeper is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wintercreeper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lemon is Acidic, Neutral.
Wintercreeper and Lemon Physical Information
Wintercreeper and Lemon physical information is very important for comparison. Wintercreeper height is 110.00 cm and width 655.00 cm whereas Lemon height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Wintercreeper and Lemon are as follows:
Wintercreeper flower color: Yellow green
Wintercreeper leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Lemon flower color: White
- Lemon leaf color: Green
Care of Wintercreeper and Lemon
Care of Wintercreeper and Lemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wintercreeper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lemon pruning is done Generally pruned to waist height, pruning needed for strong structure, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Wintercreeper needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.