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Euonymus fortunei 'Tricolor'

Family Celastraceae
Plant Type shrub
Zone USDA:   5a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level
Height 30 - 90 cm (1 - 3 ft)
Spread 0.9 - 1.2 m (3 - 4 ft)
Light full sun to shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The shrub Euonymus fortunei 'Tricolor' (wintercreeper) bears medium green blooms during early summer to mid summer. The glossy foliage is variegated, pale yellow and deep green in colour, medium in texture and evergreen. Euonymus fortunei 'Tricolor' (wintercreeper) has cork-like bark. A specimen plant, Euonymus fortunei 'Tricolor' (wintercreeper) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses Alpine or rock garden, border, foundation and specimen.
Special Characteristics It is worthy to note that Euonymus fortunei 'Tricolor' tolerates drought, compacted soil and pollution.
Cautions The growth rate of Euonymus fortunei 'Tricolor' (wintercreeper) is fast and you should plan for this in your garden design and layout.