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Blondy Winter Creeper Euonymus

Scientific name: Euonymus fortunei ‘Interbolwi’

Taxonomy
Family:Celastraceae
Type:Groundcovers evergreen
Native:NO
Plant Requirements
Zone:5 to 9
Sun:Full to partial sun
Moisture:Dry
Plant Characteristics
Height:2 ft
Width:6 ft
Additional Characteristics
Trees


Fruit

Leaves


Bark
Wildlife value

Poisonous
Description Of all the different cultivars of Winter Creeper the one known as Blondy is very popular in the trade as it features variegated leaves which are bright yellow with green leaf margins.

  Morphology:
This is an evergreen ground cover that often grows to 2’ in height and 6’ in width after many years in the landscape. However this cultivar does not spread as aggressively as other winter creeper cultivars.

This cultivar was developed in Holland as replacement for the cultivar Sun Spot.

  Adaptation:
Best under conditions of full to partial sun. Look for a site that drains well.

  Pests:
None reported.
For assistance, contact Dr. Charles Brun (brunc@wsu.edu), (360) 397-6060 5701
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