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Euonymus can be deciduous or evergreen shrubs or small trees, generally with superb fall color, and small flowers that give way to colorful fruits. Euonymus species range from evergreen shrubs such as Euonymus japonicus to evergreen vines such as Euonymus fortunei. Highly versatile, Euonymus are excellent for hedging, as specimen plants, for borders and screening. Easy to grow, they tolerate most soils, except waterlogged conditions and can grow in full sun to heavy shade.

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Euonymus alatus 'Compactus' (Burning Bush)

Noted for its spectacular fall foliage and very ornamental berries, Euonymus alatus 'Compactus' (Burning Bush) is a compact, medium-sized, spreading, deciduous shrub of great interest. Its foliage of elliptic, rich green leaves in spring to summer turns impressive scarlet red in the fall, before shedding to the ground, revealing thin tan strips interrupting the subtle green color of the stems.

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Euonymus alatus (Burning Bush)

Noted for its fluorescent fall foliage and very ornamental berries, Euonymus alatus (Burning Bush) is a large, spreading, deciduous shrub of great popularity. In late spring to early summer, a profusion of tiny, non-showy, greenish flowers appear before being replaced by purplish-red fruits that mature during the fall.

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Euonymus americanus (American Strawberry Bush)

Noted for its very ornamental fruits and attractive fall color, Euonymus americanus (American Strawberry Bush) is an airy, deciduous shrub with slender stems bearing opposite, lance-shaped, bright green leaves, 2 in. long (5 cm). The foliage turns subtle shades of orange-red in the fall. In late spring to early summer, a profusion of tiny, pale green flowers with 5 clawed petals and purple stamens bloom from the leaf axils.

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Euonymus atropurpureus (Eastern Wahoo)

Noted for its very ornamental red berries and attractive fall color, Euonymus atropurpureus (Eastern Wahoo) is a very adaptable, upright, spreading, deciduous shrub or small tree.

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Euonymus europaeus 'Red Cascade' (Spindle)

Noted for its spectacular fall foliage and very ornamental berries, Euonymus europaeus 'Red Cascade' (Spindle) is a large, vigorous, deciduous shrub that is invaluable in the fall and winter garden.

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Euonymus fortunei 'Canadale Gold' (Wintercreeper)

Noted for its cheerful variegated foliage, Euonymus fortunei 'Canadale Gold' (Wintercreeper) is a small evergreen shrub with oval-rounded, bright golden yellow leaves splashed light green in their centers. A few tiny, inconspicuous, greenish flowers are produced in early summer.

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Euonymus fortunei 'Coloratus' (Purple Wintercreeper)

Extremely hardy, Euonymus fortunei 'Coloratus' (Purple Wintercreeper) is an evergreen, trailing vine that quickly forms a dense, weed-smothering ground cover. It features shiny, ovate to elliptic, dark green leaves, up to 2 in. long (5 cm), which turn reddish-purple in fall and winter. A few tiny, inconspicuous, greenish flowers are produced in early summer.

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Euonymus fortunei 'Emerald 'n' Gold' (Wintercreeper)

Noted for its luminous and attractive foliage, Euonymus fortunei 'Emerald 'n' Gold' (Wintercreeper) is a low-growing, broadleaf, evergreen shrub with a spreading habit. It forms a dense, bushy mat of glossy, ovate to elliptic, dark green leaves edged with gold and tinged pink in fall and winter.

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Euonymus fortunei 'Emerald Gaiety' (Wintercreeper)

Noted for its luminous and attractive foliage, Euonymus fortunei 'Emerald Gaiety' (Wintercreeper) is a small, bushy evergreen shrub with rounded, glossy, deep emerald green leaves adorned with irregular white margins which can take on a pink tinge in the winter. It produces a few tiny, inconspicuous, greenish flowers in early summer.

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Euonymus fortunei 'Silver Queen' (Wintercreeper)

Noted for its elegant foliage, Euonymus fortunei 'Silver Queen' (Wintercreeper) is a bushy evergreen shrub with glossy, elongated, dark green leaves adorned with contrasting white margins. In cold weather the leathery foliage often becomes tinged with purplish pink.

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Euonymus fortunei (Wintercreeper)

Euonymus fortunei (Wintercreeper) is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub, vine, or groundcover of variable size. It can grow as a woody, clinging vine climbing to 40-70 ft. (12-21m) with the support of aerial roots, or it can form a dense groundcover or low shrub. The foliage is variable in color and size. The ovate-elliptic, finely toothed leaves, 1-3 in. long (2-7 cm), can be dark green, variegated, or with purplish lower surfaces.

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Euonymus fortunei Gold Splash® (Wintercreeper)

Noted for its cheerful variegated foliage, Euonymus fortunei Gold Splash® (Wintercreeper) is a low-growing, broadleaf, evergreen shrub with a compact mounding habit. It forms a dense, bushy mat of large, glossy, round, soft green leaves adorned with broad golden-yellow edges.

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Euonymus fortunei Goldy™ ' (Wintercreeper)

Noted for its luminous foliage, Euonymus fortunei Goldy™ (Wintercreeper) is a low-growing, broadleaf, evergreen shrub with a compact mounding habit. It forms a dense, bushy mat of large, glossy, round, bright chartreuse-yellow leaves. A few tiny, inconspicuous, greenish flowers are produced in early summer.

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Euonymus japonicus 'Microphyllus Aureovariegatus' (Japanese Spindle)

Noted for its cheerful variegated foliage, Euonymus japonicus 'Microphyllus Aureovariegatus' (Japanese Spindle) is an upright, bushy, evergreen shrub with small, yellow-rimmed, deep-green leaves.

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Euonymus japonicus 'Silver King' (Japanese Spindle)

Providing year-round interest, Euonymus japonicus 'Silver King' (Japanese Spindle) is an upright, bushy, evergreen shrub with glossy, oval-round, green leaves, 1-2 in. long (2-5 cm), adorned with silvery white edges. A few tiny, inconspicuous, yellow flowers are produced in late spring and early summer, which are rarely followed by fruits.

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