Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Fruit
Origin
China
China, Japan
Types
Euonymus fortunei fortunei, Euonymus fortunei radicans, Euonymus fortunei vegetus
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
8-11
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
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Pink
Green, Orange, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Acicular
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Medium
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
Apply N-P-K, Fertilize the first year
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Aphids, Crown gall, Leaf spot, Soft scales
Anthracnose, Aphids, Black root rot, Brown Rot, Mushroom root rot
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
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
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Agroforestry, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Gynaecological
Bone strength, Kidney Stones, osteoporosis, Stomach Cancer, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Vine
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
EUONYMUS fortunei
CITRUS unshiu
Common Name
Wintercreeper, Wintercreeper Euonymus
Satsuma, unshu mikan, cold hardy mandarin
In Hindi
Wintercreeper
satsuma
In German
Weißbunte
satsuma
In French
wintercreeper
satsuma
In Spanish
Wintercreeper
satsuma
In Greek
Wintercreeper
satsuma
In Portuguese
wintercreeper
satsuma
In Polish
wintercreeper
Satsuma
In Latin
wintercreeper
Satsuma
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Celastrales
Sapindales
Family
Celastraceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Citreae
Subfamily
Celastroideae
Citroideae
Season and Care of Wintercreeper and Satsuma
Season and care of Wintercreeper and Satsuma is important to know. While considering everything about Wintercreeper and Satsuma Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wintercreeper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Satsuma season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Wintercreeper is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Satsuma is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wintercreeper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Satsuma is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Wintercreeper and Satsuma Physical Information
Wintercreeper and Satsuma physical information is very important for comparison. Wintercreeper height is 110.00 cm and width 655.00 cm whereas Satsuma height is 300.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Wintercreeper and Satsuma are as follows:
Wintercreeper flower color: Yellow green
Wintercreeper leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Satsuma flower color: White
- Satsuma leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Wintercreeper and Satsuma
Care of Wintercreeper and Satsuma include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wintercreeper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Satsuma pruning is done Remove branches, 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 Satsuma needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.