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Euonymus fortunei ‘Coloratus’
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Euonymus fortunei ‘Coloratus’
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Euonymus fortunei ‘Coloratus’


Purple-leaf Wintercreeper

 USDA Zone: 3-9

Plant number: 7.206.050


The hardiest of the many selections of Japanese Euonymus. Plants form a dense carpet of dark green leaves with a coarse to medium texture. Foliage turns dusky purple during the colder months but remains evergreen except in very cold regions. Space 1 to 3 plants per square yard. Can be trained as a climbing vine, growing to 20 feet or more. Prune the growth tips in midsummer for the first few years, to encourage branching. CAUTION: Harmful if eaten.

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Euonymus fortunei ‘Coloratus’


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Height
   30-45 cm
   12-18 inches
Spread
   60-75 cm
   23-29 inches
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