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Wintercreeper Euonymus

Scientific name	Euonymus fortunei 'Kewensis'
Common name	Wintercreeper Euonymus
Type	Groundcovers
Variety	Evergreen
USDA Zone hardiness	5a - 8b
Exposure	Full sun
Height	Under 1'
Spread	Under 1'

Best in medium moist, well-drained soils in sun to shade. This broadleaf evergreen plant comes in a variety of forms. It may be a trailing ground cover, a mounding shrub or a climbing vine. 'Kewensis' is a very low-growing, broadleaf evergreen plant, trailing ground cover form, which typically grows to only 1-3" tall and spreads indefinitely forming a mat. May begin to climb if it reaches a vertical surface if given support. Greenish-white flowers may appear in June, flowers are unimpressive.