{"product_id":"euonymus-fortunei-emerald-gaiety-winter-creeper","title":"Euonymus fortunei 'Emerald Gaiety' (Winter Creeper)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEuonymus fortunei 'Emerald Gaiety' (Winter Creeper)\u003c\/strong\u003e, 'Emerald Gaiety', is valued in PNW gardens for its character and seasonal interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEuonymus 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFull 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a Pacific Northwest native plant of similar character, consider \u003cstrong\u003eAquilegia formosa\u003c\/strong\u003e (Western Red Columbine), \u003cstrong\u003eHolodiscus discolor\u003c\/strong\u003e (Oceanspray), or \u003cstrong\u003eMahonia aquifolium\u003c\/strong\u003e (Tall Oregon Grape) , all support native pollinators and birds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dragonfly Farm \u0026 Nursery","offers":[{"title":"4-inch \/ T\u0026L","offer_id":44009480290392,"sku":"03313262","price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/dragonflyfarmlanglois.com\/products\/euonymus-fortunei-emerald-gaiety-winter-creeper","provider":"Dragonfly Farm \u0026 Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}