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Climbing Euonymus, Purple Winter Creeper
Scientific Name: Euonymus fortunei (Turcz.) Hand.-Mazz.
Synonym: Euonymus radicans acuta
Family: Celestraceae

Show Larger Picture 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) 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.