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Other Names:  Wintercreeper Euonymus

Description:

A vigorous and hardy vine or mounded shrub featuring eye-catching gold variegated evergreen leaves in spring that fade to dark green; a versatile and adaptable color accent for almost any screening application

Ornamental Features

Gold Prince Wintercreeper has attractive gold-variegated green foliage which emerges gold in spring on a plant with a spreading habit of growth. The glossy oval leaves are highly ornamental and remain green throughout the winter. It produces pink capsules from mid to late fall.

Landscape Attributes

Gold Prince Wintercreeper is a multi-stemmed evergreen shrub with a ground-hugging habit of growth. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other landscape plants with less refined foliage.

This shrub will require occasional maintenance and upkeep, and can be pruned at anytime. Gardeners should be aware of the following characteristic(s) that may warrant special consideration;

• Insects

Gold Prince Wintercreeper is recommended for the following landscape applications;

• Mass Planting
• Hedges/Screening
• General Garden Use
• Groundcover

Planting & Growing

Gold Prince Wintercreeper will grow to be about 4 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 4 feet. It tends to fill out right to the ground and therefore doesn't necessarily require facer plants in front. It grows at a fast rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 30 years.

This shrub should be grown in a location with partial shade or which is shaded from the hot afternoon sun. It is very adaptable to both dry and moist locations, and should do just fine under average home landscape conditions. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments, and will benefit from being planted in a relatively sheltered location. This is a selected variety of a species not originally from North America.