Groundcovers
Euonymus fortunei 'Emerald Gaiety' (Winter Creeper)
Euonymus fortunei 'Emerald Gaiety'
Also known as Emerald Gaiety Wintercreeper
Size
Available at our Langlois nursery
Call or text to confirm stock before visiting.
Currently out of stock
Join the wishlist and we'll let you know when this plant comes back in.
We don't ship plants. Local delivery options are available.
About This Plant
Euonymus fortunei 'Emerald Gaiety' (Winter Creeper), 'Emerald Gaiety', is valued in PNW gardens for its character and seasonal interest.
Euonymus species range from evergreen (E. japonicus, E. fortunei) to deciduous (E. alatus / Burning Bush) with brilliant red fall color. Versatile shrubs for hedging, foundation plantings, and groundcover.
Full sun to part shade suits this species. Plant in moist, well-drained soil. Hardy USDA Zone 5 to 9. Watch for euonymus scale (a serious pest), powdery mildew, and crown gall. INVASIVE WATCH: E. alatus and E. fortunei are on invasive lists in much of the eastern US , less aggressive in PNW but worth siting carefully.
For a Pacific Northwest native plant of similar character, consider Aquilegia formosa (Western Red Columbine), Holodiscus discolor (Oceanspray), or Mahonia aquifolium (Tall Oregon Grape) , all support native pollinators and birds.
Plant Details
- Botanical
- Euonymus fortunei 'Emerald Gaiety'
- Common name
- Emerald Gaiety Wintercreeper
- Mature size
- 2-4 ft tall × 3-5 ft wide
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Bloom time
- Late spring
- Bloom color
- Cream, Yellow
- Foliage color
- Green
Care Notes
Garden Attributes
- Pacific NW native
- Deer resistant
- Coastal suitable
- Grown organically
- Pollinator value: Bees
- Wildlife: Bird forage, Bird habitat
- ⚠ Toxic to pets if ingested
- ⚠ Skin irritant: wear gloves when handling
Not sure if it's in stock?
Our inventory changes with the seasons. Before you drive out, give us a call or text, we'll confirm availability and can hold a plant for you.