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Wo-Long Ghost Wintercreeper*

Euonymus fortunei 'Wo-Long Ghost'

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Wo-Long Ghost Wintercreeper (Euonymus fortunei 'Wo-Long Ghost') at Kennedy's Country Gardens

Wo-Long Ghost Wintercreeper foliage

Wo-Long Ghost Wintercreeper foliage

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* This is a "special order" plant - contact store for details

Height:  12 inches

Spread:  3 feet

Sunlight:  full sun  partial shade  full shade 

Hardiness Zone:  4b

Other Names:  Wintercreeper Euonymus

Description:

This distinctive and unusual variety produces narrow two inch green leaves decorated with bright white midribs and white veination (hence the name); an excellent prostrate groundcover, spreads quickly and is especially showy draped over walls

Ornamental Features

Wo-Long Ghost Wintercreeper has attractive green foliage with white veins on a plant with a spreading habit of growth. The narrow leaves are highly ornamental and remain green throughout the winter.

Landscape Attributes

Wo-Long Ghost 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

Wo-Long Ghost Wintercreeper is recommended for the following landscape applications;

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

Planting & Growing

Wo-Long Ghost Wintercreeper will grow to be about 12 inches tall at maturity, with a spread of 3 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 performs well in both full sun and full shade. It is very adaptable to both dry and moist locations, and should do just fine under typical garden 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.

 

* This is a "special order" plant - contact store for details

 
 
Hardiness Zone Plant Height Minimum Sunlight
Characteristics
Massing  Screening  Garden  Groundcover 
Applications
Foliage Color  Winter Value 
Ornamental Features