Plants in family celastraceae
Euonymus japonicus 'Irish Mint'
Euonymus japonicus 'Irish Mint' is a dense, upright shrub with light green new growth. It is hardy in USDA Zones 6-9 and grows 3-4 feet tall and 1-2 feet wide. This shrub is known for its exceptional disease and pest resistance and works well as a low-growing hedge or vertical accent.
Euonymus japonicus 'Microphyllus'
Euonymus japonicus 'Microphyllus' is a compact shrub with glossy foliage, growing 18-24 inches in height. It is heat and humidity resistant, thriving in USDA zones 6-9. This broad-leaved evergreen produces tiny white blossoms that attract bees. It adapts well to various conditions and can grow in full sun or partial shade. Its compact size and adaptability make it a versatile choice for gardens.
Euonymus alatus 'Compacta'
Euonymus alatus 'Compacta' is known for its striking scarlet fall color and dense foliage. It features corky ridges on stems and is hardy in USDA zones 4 to 8. This low-maintenance plant tolerates drought once established and requires full sun for the best fall color, making it a vibrant addition to garden landscapes.
Celastrus scandens
Celastrus scandens, commonly known as American bittersweet, is a fast-growing twining vine with colorful fall foliage. It produces clusters of green-tinted blossoms in spring, followed by orange-yellow capsules with scarlet seeds in summer. This vine is known for attracting wildlife and adds vibrant color to gardens.
Euonymus fortunei 'Vegetus'
Euonymus fortunei 'Vegetus' is a versatile broadleaf evergreen that can be grown as a vine, groundcover, or shrub. It features elliptical evergreen leaves and pollinator-friendly white flowers in summer. The plant produces pink capsules and orange-red berries in autumn, and it is tolerant of hot climates, drought, salt, and urban pollution.
Euonymus alatus
Euonymus alatus, also known as burning bush, is an ornamental plant native to Asia, celebrated for its exceptional red fall color. It produces yellowish blooms in spring that transform into tiny red fruit. This plant is cold-hardy in USDA zones 3 to 8 and performs well in full sun, tolerating a wide range of soils. Its cork-like ridges on branches add winter interest, making it a popular choice for gardens.
Euonymus fortunei 'Coloratus'
Euonymus fortunei 'Coloratus' is a broadleaf evergreen vine that features greenish-white blossoms in spring and leaves that turn reddish and dark purple in fall. It grows 6-9 inches tall and spreads 12-36 inches wide, thriving in full sun or partial shade. This plant is often used as ground cover or a climbing vine but can be invasive in some areas.
Euonymus americanus
Euonymus americanus, also known as the American strawberry bush, is a showy ornamental shrub with spiky red capsules and orangy-red seeds. It forms thickets with green foliage that turns fiery red in fall. This bird-friendly plant grows 4-6 feet high and wide, thriving in shade and moist, humusy soil.
Euonymus japonicus 'Silver King'
Euonymus japonicus 'Silver King' is known for its silvery-variegated foliage with creamy white margins. It grows 6-7 feet tall and 4-5 feet wide, forming an upright vase shape that mounds with age. This plant is drought-tolerant and can thrive in urban environments, though it may be invasive in some areas.
Euonymus alatus 'Rudy Haag'
Euonymus alatus 'Rudy Haag' is a dwarf shrub with a flat-topped form, growing 3-5 feet tall and wide. It features green foliage with yellowish-green blooms in spring and red fall color. This plant is resistant to pollution, deer, insects, and diseases.
Euonymus fortunei 'Harlequin'
Euonymus fortunei 'Harlequin' is a variegated groundcover with white and green mottled leaves. This perennial is versatile, thriving in both sun and light shade, and is ideal for adding texture and color to garden beds. Its low-growing habit makes it suitable for use as a groundcover or in mixed borders.
Euonymus fortunei 'Emerald Gaiety'
Euonymus fortunei 'Emerald Gaiety' is a broadleaf evergreen with variegated green and white leaves that take on a pinkish hue in winter. Hardy in USDA zones 5-9, it grows 2-4 feet tall and 3-4 feet wide, and can climb vertical surfaces. While it is deer resistant and helps prevent soil erosion, it is considered invasive in some states. This plant thrives in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil, making it a versatile choice for various garden settings.
Euonymus fortunei 'Ivory Jade'
Euonymus fortunei 'Ivory Jade' is a hardy plant with green leaves edged in ivory-white, turning pink in winter. It spreads 5-6 feet wide and grows 18-24 inches tall, making it suitable as groundcover or a climbing plant. This deer-resistant plant thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Euonymus fortunei 'Moonshadow'
Euonymus fortunei 'Moonshadow' is a broadleaf evergreen with yellow-centered, glossy green leaves and red stems. It forms a dense, compact, rounded habit and is known for its low maintenance and tolerance to various soil conditions. This plant adds vibrant color to gardens with its pinkish fall foliage and is virtually pest and disease-free.
Euonymus fortunei 'Sarcoxie'
Euonymus fortunei 'Sarcoxie' is an evergreen vine with lush green foliage, more upright than most Euonymus. It forms upright mounds and produces green flowers in spring that attract bees and butterflies, followed by showy shell-pink seed capsules in fall. Hardy in USDA zones 4 to 9, it can be trained to climb or grow as a shrub and is tolerant of pollution and drought. However, it can be invasive in some areas.
Euonymus fortunei 'Canadale Gold'
Euonymus fortunei 'Canadale Gold' is a ground-hugging shrub with large green leaves edged in golden yellow. It is salt-tolerant, urban-pollution tolerant, and thrives in full sun or partial shade. This versatile shrub is deer resistant and easy to maintain, though it may be invasive in some areas.
Euonymus japonicus 'Green Spire'
Euonymus japonicus 'Green Spire' is a broadleaf evergreen with a vertical growth habit, reaching 6-8 feet tall and 1-2 feet wide. It has glossy green leaves and is hardy in USDA zones 6 to 9. This plant tolerates full sun or partial shade and is drought-resistant once established.
Euonymus fortunei 'Emerald 'n' Gold'
Euonymus fortunei 'Emerald 'n' Gold' is a colorful, low-growing evergreen shrub with variegated green and gold foliage. It spreads 3-4 feet wide and grows about 2 feet tall, providing year-round interest with a pinkish hue in winter. This shrub is ideal for edging, erosion control, and container planting. It thrives in full sun to part shade and well-drained soil, requiring moderate moisture. Hardy in USDA zones 5-9, it is easy to care for and low maintenance.
Euonymus fortunei var. fortunei 'Manhattan'
Euonymus fortunei 'Manhattan' is a broadleaf evergreen known for its lush, green foliage and fast growth. It can reach up to 6 feet in both height and width, making it a substantial addition to any garden. In spring, it produces blossoms that attract bees, and in fall, it bears pinkish fruit capsules. This plant is notably tolerant of salt and urban pollution, thriving in conditions from full sun to full shade. It prefers well-drained soil and is resistant to deer, making it a hardy choice for zones 5 and above.
Euonymus japonicus 'Medio Variegata'
Euonymus japonicus 'Medio Variegata' is an upright evergreen shrub with waxy leaves that have yellow centers. This plant is ideal for adding year-round interest to gardens with its striking foliage.