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Climbing Euonymus, Purple Winter Creeper

Scientific Name: Euonymus fortunei (Turcz.) Hand.-Mazz.
Synonym: Euonymus radicans
Family: Celastraceae

Euonymus fortunei 'Colorata'

Recommended Temperature Zone:
Sunset®: 1-17
USDA: 6-9

Frost Tolerance: Hardy to -5° F (-20°C)

Sun Exposure: Light shade to full sun

Origin: China

Growth Habits: Evergreen shrub or vine, to 20 feet long (6 m)

Flowers: Greenish flowers

Watering Needs: Moderate water

Propagation: Cuttings

Blooming Habits:
In May-June, the Climbing Euonymus has inconspicuous clusters of green flowers borne on long flower stalks. In June-July, the flowers are followed by orange to smooth red globose berries.

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