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
Habitat
Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-13
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
-
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
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
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 Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
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 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
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Fruit Bats
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
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
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
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Celastrales
Magnoliales
Family
Celastraceae
Annonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Subfamily
Celastroideae
Maloideae
Season and Care of Wintercreeper and Sugar Apple
Season and care of Wintercreeper and Sugar Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Wintercreeper and Sugar Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wintercreeper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sugar Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Wintercreeper is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wintercreeper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Wintercreeper and Sugar Apple Physical Information
Wintercreeper and Sugar Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Wintercreeper height is 110.00 cm and width 655.00 cm whereas Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Wintercreeper and Sugar Apple are as follows:
Wintercreeper flower color: Yellow green
Wintercreeper leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
- Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Care of Wintercreeper and Sugar Apple
Care of Wintercreeper and Sugar Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wintercreeper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape. In summer Wintercreeper needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sugar Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.