Perennials
Euonymus fortunei 'Kewensis'
Kewensis wintercreeper
Tiny, leathery leaves form a low evergreen mat, sometimes gaining reddish tones in autumn. Trim to keep within its allotted space.
At a glance
- Sun
- Full sun to part shade
- Mature size
- Up to 4 in. tall × 4–20 in. wide
- Water
- Moderate; well drained
- Hardiness
- RHS H5 (UK rating: −15 to −10°C; not a USDA-zone rating)
Sizes & prices
- 6"$11.99
Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.
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Resistance & tolerances
- Wet soil
- Needs drainage.
Keep in mind: Harmful if eaten; wear gloves when handling. Wintercreeper (Euonymus fortunei) is listed as a severe invasive threat in Kentucky. Keep this cultivar contained and away from natural areas; its cultivar-specific spread risk has not been established.
Seasonal interest
- Foliage
- Evergreen outdoors; may bronze in fall.
Sources & photo credits
Photo: Leonora (Ellie) Enking · CC BY-SA 2.0
Reviewed September 19, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.