Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Palm or Cycad
Origin
China
United States, Southeastern United States
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
Coastal sand dunes, Dry areas, moist forests, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
8-12
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Pink
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Wet Site, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Drought Tolerant, 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Aphids, Crown gall, Leaf spot, Soft scales
Birds
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
gas, Heartburn, Nausea, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Unknown
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Gynaecological
chest congestion, Cough, Digestion problems, Inflammation, Sedative, Thyroid problems, Urinary problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Paper pulp, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Vine
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
EUONYMUS fortunei
SERENOA repens
Common Name
Wintercreeper, Wintercreeper Euonymus
Saw Palmetto
In Hindi
Wintercreeper
Serenoa
In German
Weißbunte
Sägepalme
In French
wintercreeper
Serenoa repens
In Spanish
Wintercreeper
Serenoa repens
In Greek
Wintercreeper
Serenoa
In Portuguese
wintercreeper
Serenoa repens
In Polish
wintercreeper
Serenoa
In Latin
wintercreeper
Serenoa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Celastrales
Arecales
Family
Celastraceae
Arecaceae
Genus
Euonymus
Serenoa Hook. f.
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Trifolieae
Subfamily
Celastroideae
Coryphoideae
Season and Care of Wintercreeper and Saw Palmetto
Season and care of Wintercreeper and Saw Palmetto is important to know. While considering everything about Wintercreeper and Saw Palmetto Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wintercreeper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Saw Palmetto season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Wintercreeper is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Saw Palmetto is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wintercreeper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Saw Palmetto is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Wintercreeper and Saw Palmetto Physical Information
Wintercreeper and Saw Palmetto physical information is very important for comparison. Wintercreeper height is 110.00 cm and width 655.00 cm whereas Saw Palmetto height is 210.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Wintercreeper and Saw Palmetto are as follows:
Wintercreeper flower color: Yellow green
Wintercreeper leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Saw Palmetto flower color: White
- Saw Palmetto leaf color: Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Wintercreeper and Saw Palmetto
Care of Wintercreeper and Saw Palmetto include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wintercreeper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Saw Palmetto pruning is done 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 Saw Palmetto needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.