What is
Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Fruit
Origin
China
Caribbean, South America
Types
Euonymus fortunei fortunei, Euonymus fortunei radicans, Euonymus fortunei vegetus
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Number of Varieties
3
99+
8
99+
Habitat
Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-13
AHS Heat Zone
9-2
12-9
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Information
Plant Size
Minimum Height
110.00 cm
99+
460.00 cm
99+
Minimum Width
655.00 cm
32
610.00 cm
34
Plant Color
Flower Color
Yellow green
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Pink
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Shape
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Thorns
No
No
Season
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Growing Conditions
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Medium
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 Summer, Summer
Repeat Bloomer
No
No
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Care
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Plants
Watering Requirements
Medium
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular watering
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil
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
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
Fertilizers
since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Aphids, Crown gall, Leaf spot, Soft scales
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Facts
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fruits
Showy Fruit
Yes
No
Edible Fruit
No
Yes
Fragrance
Fragrant Flower
No
No
Fragrant Fruit
No
Yes
Fragrant Leaf
No
Yes
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
No
Showy Foliage
Yes
No
Showy Bark
No
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Evergreen
Yes
No
Invasive
No
No
Self-Sowing
Yes
No
Attracts
Butterflies, Not Available
Fruit Bats
Allergy
Not Available
Oral Allergy
Benefits
Uses
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Edible Uses
No
Yes
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Plant Benefits
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Gynaecological
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Vine
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
EUONYMUS fortunei
ANNONA squamosa
Common Name
Wintercreeper, Wintercreeper Euonymus
Sugar Apple
In Hindi
Wintercreeper
सीताफल
In German
Weißbunte
Zuckerapfel
In French
wintercreeper
Sugar Apple
In Spanish
Wintercreeper
Manzana de azúcar
In Greek
Wintercreeper
ζάχαρη της Apple
In Portuguese
wintercreeper
Pinha
In Polish
wintercreeper
Cukier Jabłko
In Latin
wintercreeper
Sugar Apple
Classification
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Celastrales
Magnoliales
Family
Celastraceae
Annonaceae
Genus
Euonymus
Annona
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Not Available
Abreae
Subfamily
Celastroideae
Maloideae
Number of Species
130
99+
Not Available
